SWAN QUARTER - The sudden "homegoing"
of Frances Taylor McCABE at age 56, has caused a great sadness.
She knew the meaning of friendship and never counted the cost of loyalty.
There are many in these surroundings who weep today for they have lost
"The Best Friend They Ever Had". The Christian influence of the
Taylor home was encouragement for her to join Saint John Church of Christ
(Disciples of Christ) at an early age. She served faithfully in St. John
Church as Secretary. She was employed with the Hyde County School System
for twenty years and recently received her honorary emblem. Frances was
united in Holy Matrimony to William Henry McCabe, Sr. who preceded her
in death. On Wednesday, August 16, 2000 God reclaimed his own as our beloved
Frances Taylor McCabe quietly and peacefully answered the Master's call
to a place of peace and rest. Forever cherishing her memories are four
daughters: Alma McCabe Beckwith (Jeffrey), Engelhard, NC, Marlene McCabe,
Plymouth, NC, Linda McCabe of the home and Elsie McCabe, Greensboro, NC;
two sons: Jerry Taylor of Hawaii and William McCabe Jr. of Mt. Olive, NC;
nine grandchildren: Jerry Jr., Jamel, Lykari, Porcia, Briana, William III,
Jasmine, Cherelle and Melanie, all of which she held dear to her heart;
her mother, Laura H. Taylor, Belhaven, NC, three sisters: Sophia T. Bailey
(Robert) Washington, NC, Laura E. Taylor, Englewood, NJ, and Agnes T. Henry,
Scottsdale, AZ; three brothers: F. Randolph Taylor (Virginia), Timothy
M. Taylor (Mary), all of Belhaven, NC and Edward M. Taylor of Washington,
NC; three aunts: Ora Taylor, Maryland, Elsie Burrus, all of Washington,
NC and Wilma Jones of Virginia; one uncle, Elder Calvin M. Hooker (Mae)
of Baltimore, MD; three aunts-in-law: Goldie Hooker, Plymouth NC, Alice
Slade and Judy Ebron (Elbert), of Swan Quarter, NC; eight sisters-in-law;
three brothers-in-law; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Homegoing Celebration was held on August 16, 2000 at Mattamuskeet School
Gym, officiating Elder Andrew Boomer, Jr. and presiding minister, Anthony
Roper. Interment was in the New Kingfield Cemetery, Ponzer Community, Belhaven
NC. Service of Comfort entrusted to Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home,
312 West Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive Washington, NC. (Washington Daily
News - Saturday, August 19, 2000) [Kindly submitted by her children.]

McCABE, Rajohnte A.

ENGELHARD - Rajohnte Aali McCABE, 12, of Engelhard, died
Tuesday, June 12 at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. He was born
October 6, 1994 in Pitt County. McCabe was a student at Mattamuskeet
Middle School. He was predeceased by his father Billy McCabe.
Survivors include his mother Beverly Spencer; aunt Lula Spencer; and cousins,
Destiny Spruill, Gianta Spruill and Jovire Spencer, all of the home.
Visitation is Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at Rowsom Funeral Home in Columbia.
Funeral services will be held Sunday June 17 at 2 p.m. at the Mattamuskeet
Middle School in Swan Quarter with the Rev. Scott Sukeforth officiating.
Burial will follow in Fairfield Community Cemetery in Fairfield. Rowsom
Funeral Home in Columbia is assisting the McCabe family. (The Coastland
Times - Sunday, June 17, 2007; pg. 10A)

McCAFFITY, Ida
Midgette

VANCEBORO - Ida Midgette McCaffity died Thursday, June 25,
2009 at Carolina East Medical Center. The funeral service will be
conducted Sunday at 3 pm in the Juniper Chapel Free Will Baptist Church by the
Rev. Mike Scott. Burial will follow in Celestial Memorial Gardens. Mrs.
McCaffity was born in Hyde County, but had been a resident of the Vanceboro
Community of Craven County for more than 70 years. She provided seamstress work
out of her home for more than 40 years and was a member of Juniper Chapel Free
Will Baptist Church. Mrs. McCaffity had a special love for cooking for her
family. Mrs. McCaffity was preceded in death by a son, Bud McCaffity; a
sister, and two brothers. Surviving are her: daughter, Virginia Lilly and
husband, John, of Vanceboro; sister, Edith Lilly and husband, Sammy, of
Vanceboro; grandchildren, Marshall Lilly and wife, Sherry, and Don Lilly
and wife, Martha, all of Vanceboro; David McCaffity of New Bern; and Deondra
Lilley and husband, Timmy, of Simpson; 5 great-grandchildren. The family will
receive friends one hour prior to the service. (Wilkerson Funeral Home)

McCARTHY,
(no first name)

Mr. McCARTHY (no first name given), the genial
Irishman, drowned at Makleyville in Hyde County on Thursday last. (The
Washington Gazette - Thursday, August 2, 1894; pg. 3; column 2) [Posted
here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]

McCARTY, Margaret
Carawan

PORTSMOUTH - Margaret Carawan McCARTY, 76,
of the 900 block of Suburban Parkway died Jan 24, 1996 in a Portsmouth
hospital. She was a native of Swanquarter (sic), N.C. She was a retired
clerk for Tom Thumb Cleaners. Survivors include a son, Woody I. Holton
of Acworth, Ga. and two grandchildren, Kerry and Vincent Holton. A graveside
service will be conducted at 3 pm Thursday in Olive Branch Cemetery by
the Rev. Gene Primm. The family will be at the Sturtevant Funeral Home,
Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel , from 7 to 8 p.m. today. (The Virginian-Pilot
- January 24, 1996) [Contributed by Claud W. Carawan, Jr. who states that
Margaret Carawan McCarty was the daughter of George W. Carawan, III and
Margaret Edward Harris]

McCLEESE,
Ardis Spencer

NORFOLK - Ardis Spencer McCLEESE of the 1200
block of Lead St. died Oct. 19, 1998, in his home. A native of Hyde County,
N.C., Mr. McCleese is survived by his brother, John McCleese Sr. of Columbia,
N.C.; and many other relatives and friends. A funeral will be conducted
at 1 p.m. Saturday in Chapel Hill Baptist Church, Columbia, by the Rev.
Casville Bowor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A family wake will
be held from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Fitchett Funeral Home Chapel. The family
will be at 1724 Berkley Ave., Norfolk. (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, October
23, 1998; pg. 8B)

From Hyde County - Mr. McCLAUD died and was
buried at St. George's on the 19th. Services conducted by Rev. Mr. Thorp,
assisted by Rev. M. Barber. Attendance was large, 125 persons or more.
(The Washington Gazette - Thursday, February 28, 1884; pg. 3; column 5)
[Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III] In Memory Of states James Custus McClaud,
Jr. was born November 25, 1867 and died February 17, 1884. His parents
are listed as James Custus McClaud, Sr. and Mary Jane Swindell.

McCONVILLE. Louise
Cuthrell

Louise Cuthrell McConville,
58, of 41385 US Highway 264, the Ponzer Community died Thursday January 2, 2014
at home.Born in
Tyrrell County on January 31, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and
Ida Cahoon Cuthrell. She was married to Kenneth E. McConville who survives.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, mother in-law, sister and friend, she will
be truly missed. In addition to her husband, surviving
are two sons Kenneth E. McConville, Jr. and wife Stacy of Washington, Michael R.
McConville of Pantego; four sisters, Ann C. Lewis of Engelhard, Jackie C. Sawyer
of Gum Neck, Marie C. Sawyer of Kilkenney and Zoradia Cuthrell of Scranton; two
brothers, James Cuthrell of Creswell and Albert Cuthrell of Ponzer; three
grandchildren Cassidy McConville, Neal Gibbs and Cody Gibbs. She was
preceded in death by a brother Jerry Cuthrell and a brother in-law James D.
McConville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday January 7,
2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.
(Bryan Funeral Service)

McCOY, Dora Elaine Gibbs

PORTSMOUTH, VA. - Dora Elaine Gibbs McCOY, 80, of the 1000
block of Martin Ave., peacefully followed her Lord home Jan. 3, 2006. Born in
Fairfield, N.C., Feb. 19, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Olian Gibbs and
the late Susan Baum Gibbs. Two sisters also predeceased her, Claudia M. Toonk
and Alethia Pauline Gibbs. She joins the love of her life of 56 years, her
husband, the late Carl Arlington McCoy. She was a member of Bethany Baptist
Church and Trinity Sunday School Class. She leaves behind four daughters, Marian
M. Carmack and husband F. Michael of Portsmouth, Brenda M. Frank and husband
William C. of Windsor, Va., Debra M. Peterson and husband Edward R. of
Portsmouth and Cynthia M. Elliott and husband Richard H. of Virginia Beach; 11
grandchildren, W. Gary Frank and wife Kathleen M. of Stafford, Va., Elizabeth B.
Marley and husband David C. of Portsmouth, Charles E. Frank of Sandston, Va.,
Juanita M. Hall and husband William T. III of Yorktown, R. Jason Elliott of
Virginia Beach, Jessica P. Hardie and husband Charles L. of Portsmouth, Susan A.
Frank of Shelby, N.C., Whitney H. Elliott of Virginia Beach, Shelley E.
Peterson, Alison M. Carmack and Joyce K. Peterson, all of Portsmouth; and three
great-grandsons, Carl Ethan and Lucas J. Hardie and Jake R. Marley, all of
Portsmouth. She is also survived by a brother, gospel singer, Samuel L. "Buddy"
Gibbs; and two sisters, Martha G. Forehand and Sarah G. Curling, all of
Chesapeake. The Rev. Gene V. Primm will conduct the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday
in the chapel of Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. Interment
will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from
7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank all
who kept Dora in their prayers. Your friendship, love and support for her are
greatly appreciated. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, January 8, 2006; pg.
12A)

McCOY, James
Henry

FAIRFIELD - James Henry McCOY, 68, died March 8 at Pungo District
Hospital in Belhaven. Mr. McCoy was born in Tyrrell County and was
the son of Easter A. McCoy of Columbia and the late Henry McCoy.
He was a member of Piney Grove Disciples Church in Columbia and was a logger.
Besides his mother surviving are his wife, Clara W. McCoy of Fairfield;
sons: Garriett McCoy and Harry McCoy, both of Engelhard, Felton Basnight
of Edenton, Kenneth McCoy of Engelhard and Dana McCoy of Greensboro; daughters:
Darlene O'Neal of Swan Quarter, Ellen Rudd of Greensboro, Debbie McCoy
of Raleigh, Cyndi O'Neal of Greensboro and Vickie Borrus of Pleasant Garden,
N.J.; one brother, John McCoy of Columbia; sisters: Betty Murray of Columbia
and Janie Carey of Washington; 28 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 15 in Piney Grove
Disciples Church with the Rev. Willie Werts officiating. Burial was
in Fairfield Cemetery. Arrangements by Rowsom Funeral Home in Columbia.
(The Coastland Times - Sunday, March 16, 2003; pg. 14A)

McCUE, Sherri
Denise Selby

Mrs. Sherri Denise Selby McCue, age 40, a resident of 35363 US Hwy 264 East,
Engelhard, NC died Thursday September 2, 2010 at her home. A funeral service
will be held 1:30 PM Monday September 6, 2010 at the Engelhard Christian Church
officiated by Pastor Scott Sukeforth. Members of the Engelhard Volunteer Fire
Department will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. McCue was born in Beaufort County
on July 16, 1970 daughter of the late Sherwood Jones Selby and the late Lessie
Veraldine Lanier Selby. She was a 1988 graduate of Mattamuskeet High School and
earned two degrees from Beaufort County Community College in accounting and
business administration. Mrs. Sherri married William Joseph “Bill” McCue, Jr. on
October 20, 2007 who survives. She was co owner/operator of Selby’s Pool Room, a
member of Engelhard Volunteer Fire Department, a member of Engelhard Christian
Church and a former employee of Hyde County EMS. Surviving along with her
husband Bill of the home is a sister: Viola S. Williams and her husband Odell of
Swan Quarter; a nephew, Tyler and a niece, Mary Grace. The family will receive
friends from 12:30 PM until the funeral hour Monday at the church and at other
times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is honored to serve the McCue
family. (Paul Funeral Home)

McCULLER, Froza

Mr. Froza McCULLER, 85, a resident of Cross Creek
Health Care Center, and formerly of 180 St. Lydia Road, Swan Quarter, died
Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, at Cross Creek. A funeral will be conducted at 2
p.m. Sunday in St. Lydia Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Moore
officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. McCuller was
born in Hyde County on Jan. 28, 1922. He was the son of the late Arthur and
Allie B. McCuller. He attended the Hyde County schools. He was an Army veteran
serving during World War II. He was married to Mary Virginia M. McCuller, who
survives. He was a member of St. Lydia Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Lula B. Peterson of Swan Quarter, and Mary L.
Barber of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by two daughters, Mary McCuller and Golona McCuller and one son, James A.
McCuller. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements
are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily
News - Saturday, September 7, 2007)

McCULLOR,
Sharon Lane

Ms. Sharon Lane McCULLOR, 37, of Quarter Road in Swan Quarter, died
Friday, April 4, 2003, at Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. A funeral
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Old Richmond Missionary Baptist Church,
Swan Quarter, with pastor Reginald Saunders officiating. Burial will follow
in Green Hill Cemetery, Swan Quarter. Ms. McCullor was born in Hyde
County on March 4, 1966. She was the daughter of the late Isaiah and Martha
McCloud McCullor. She graduated from the Hyde County schools in 1984. She
was a member of Old Richmond Missionary Baptist Church, Swan Quarter.
Survivors include two sons, Tashane McCullor and Jaylon McCullor, both
of the home; four sisters, Pearl McCabe, Alla Harris, Sudie O'Neal and
Rachel McCullor, all of Swan Quarter; and seven brothers, Johnnie McCullor
of Atlanta, Ga., Joseph McCullor of Belhaven, and Eddie McCullor, Gene
McCullor, Kerry McCullor, Ricky McCullor and Danny McCullor, all of Swan
Quarter. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Jane McCabe
and Judy Richardson. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home in
Washington. (Washington Daily News - Thursday, April 10, 2003)

McDANIEL,
Bertha L.

SWAN QUARTER - Bertha L. McDANIEL of the 2300
block of Vincent Ave., died May 19, 1991, in her home. Mrs. McDaniel, a
native of Swan Quarter, N.C., was a member of Second Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond McDaniel; a daughter, Brenda J.
Holloway of Norfolk; four sisters: Gertrude Kenlew of Washington, N.C.,
Henrietta Newton, Marjorie Tilley and Willie Mae Collins, all of Norfolk;
four brothers: Johnnie Holloway of Swan Quarter, Richard Holloway, Samuel
Holloway and Clifton Holloway, all of Norfolk; and 2 grandchildren. The
funeral will be conducted at noon Wednesday in Second Calvary Baptist Church
by the Rev. Geoffrey Guns. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Friends
may join the family from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Twilight Funeral Home. The
body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The family will
assemble at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the residence. (The Virginian-Pilot -
Tuesday, May 21, 1991; pg. 2D)

McDANIEL, Rachel Mooney

SUNBURY - Rachel Mooney McDANIEL,
88, of U.S. Hwy 158 E., died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, in Albemarle Hospital,
Elizabeth City. Mrs. McDaniel was born in Hyde County, N.C., and was the
daughter of the late Israel W. and Ellen Berry Mooney. A homemaker, she was a
member of Damascus Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Ralph McDaniel and her son, Jerry Cuthrell.
Surviving are her daughter, Camilla Bunch and husband Earl of Dinwiddie, Va.;
her sister, Ruth Midgette of Washington, N.C.; three grandchildren, Connie
Cuthrell, David Bunch, and Steven Bunch; and four great-grandchildren, Lindsay,
Taylor, Tristen and Cole Bunch. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in
Damascus Christian Church by the Rev. Forrest Guthrie. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery. Friends may join the family Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in
Miller Funeral Home, Gatesville, and all other times at the residence.
Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gatesville. (The Coastland Times -
Tuesday, September 20, 2005; pg. 12A)

McGEE, Mary-Louise
Swindell

Mary-Louise Swindell McGee, age 93, died peacefully on September 8 at Cypress
Glen. She was born at the Swindell home place in Hyde County on November 27,
1921. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Atkinson and J. Harry
Swindell; her husband, Major Henry J. McGee who died in 1983 and is buried in
Fort Barancas National Cemetery, Penscola, Florida; her brothers and their
wives, John Harold (Janie) and Russell Atkinson (Martha); and her
brother-in-law, Rowell Lane. She is survived by her beloved son, Hal Swindell
McGee; foster sister, Hazel Lane; granddaughter, Karen and husband Rob Davis;
great-grandchildren Katelyn and Kyle; devoted nieces and nephews and their
spouses; children and grandchildren. In 1942 she married Henry J. McGee
(Hal) and became a US Army Officer’s wife for the next 30 years. This life led
them to travel throughout the country. Their last station was Fort Richardson,
Alaska where they witnessed Alaska becoming a state. Mary-Louise was
educated at Swan Quarter High School and Woman’s College (UNCG). She pursued
educational opportunities by enrolling in studies at the University of Hawaii,
traveling with the Elderhosel program, and participating in literary studies of
Europe. She retired after 10 years as a secretary from Mattamuskeet School.
She was a loyal member of Soule United Methodist Church where she served
as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School teacher, Treasurer, and also a
member of the Charge Trustees. Mary-Louise was also active in Ladies Aide, a
past president of United Methodist Women, Past Worthy Grand Matron of the
Eastern Star (Hyde Chapter #213), National Society Daughters of the American
Revolution, and the NC Retired School Personnel. A memorial service will
be held in the Brown Auditorium at Cypress Glen, 100 Hickory Street, Greenville,
NC at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 10. There will be a reception afterwards in
The Four Seasons Room. Final respects may be paid at Soule United
Methodist Church in Hyde County at 12:45 on Friday, September 11, prior to the
graveside service at 2:00 at Soule Cemetery. The family will receive friends at
the church afterwards. Memorials may be made to Soule UMC, 809 Main Street, Swan
Quarter, NC 27885 or to a charity of one’s choice. (Washington Daily News
- Wednesday, September 9, 2015)

McGOWAN, SR.,
David Foy

CHAPEL HILL - David Foy McGOWAN, SR., 72, of Chapel Hill died Saturday
at Hillhaven Convalescent Center after an extended illness. Born in Swan
Quarter, he attended Weaver College, and was a graduate of the UNC School
of Pharmacy. He served in World War II as a captain in the Marine Corps.
He was a sales representative for the Eli Lilly Company for 33 years. He
retired in 1979. The funeral will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. at University
Methodist Church by the Rev. Bill Gattis. Burial will be Tuesday at 2 p.m.
in Swan Quarter [Soule] cemetery. He is survived by his wife Betty McGowan;
four daughters: Ann Abarno of Durham, Emily Birgel of Cary, Beth Lineberger
of Winston-Salem, and Meg McGowan of Chapel Hill; two sons: David F. McGowan,
Jr. of Wilmington and Bill McGowan of Shallotte; and 2 grandchildren. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the David F. McGowan Loan
Fund at the N.C. Institute of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill. (The Chapel Hill
Newspaper, Sunday, March 8, 1987)

McGOWAN, Henry
Lawrence

SWAN QUARTER - Funeral services for H. L. McGOWAN [Henry Lawrence
McGowan, son of William & Rebecca Davis McGowan], one of the oldest
citizens of Hyde County and former superintendent of public instruction
and teacher in the schools of the county, will be held Friday morning at
10 o'clock at Sould [Soule] Methodist Church. The Rev. R.Z. Newton of Swan
Quarter will conduct the services. Burial will be in Sould [sic] Cemetery.
Mr. McGowan was 85 years old. He was born, reared and spent all of his
life in Hyde County and lived near Swan Quarter. In recent years before
his health failed, he had been engaged in farming. He was a member of the
Methodist Church and was well known in this section. He died Wednesday
night after an illness of three years (at his Hyde County home). Death
was caused by angina and the infirmities of age. Surviving are his wife,
who before marriage was Miss Effie Stotesbury of Hyde, and the following
children: W.T. [William Tilman] McGowan of Timmonsville, S.C., J. [John]
Herbert McGowan, Mrs. U.B. [Margaret Rebecca] Fisher, Mrs. Viola Cahoon
of Swan Quarter and Mrs. Curtis [Beulah Dell] Crossman of Macon. [The name
"Effie" is in error here. Her name was Gildeppie "Deppie"
Dell Stotesbury.] (News & Observer, Raleigh - Friday, July 14, 1938)

McGOWAN, SR.,
James Alton

SALISBURY - James Alton McGOWAN, SR., 59, of 218 Mitchell Avenue,
Salisbury, died this morning at 6:45 at the Rowan Memorial Hospital. He
had been in declining health for five years but death was unexpected. A
native of Swan Quarter, he was born November 17, 1908, son of the late
Dorman Steele and Florida Helen Jarvis McGowan. He was an agent for Charlotte
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. and was owner of the Towne House Coffee Shop.
He belonged to the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Mary Hooper McGowan, whom he married in 1938; three sons: James
Alton McGowan, Jr. of Dallas, Texas, John Burney McGowan, a student at
the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Dorman Jarvis McGowan,
a student at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson; two daughters: Linda
Sue (Mrs. James A.) McQueen of Chapel Hill and Mary Katheryn McGowan of
the home; one brother, David Foy McGowan, Sr. of Chapel Hill; two sisters:
Mildred Letha (Mrs. B. M.) Weston of Asheboro and Miss Metta Jarvis McGowan
of Wilmington; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted
Saturday at 2 p.m. at Sommersett Memorial Chapel by Dr. Ralph Taylor, pastor
of the First United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be conducted
Sunday at 3 p.m. at Soule Methodist Church Cemetery at Swan Quarter. The
body will remain at the Sommersett Funeral Home until the funeral hour.
The family will be at the funeral home from 7 until 9 o'clock tonight.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to
the scholarship fund of the First United Methodist Church. (The Salisbury
Evening Post - Friday, Oct. 25, 1968)

McGOWAN, John Burney

John Burney McGowan, 68, of Laurinburg died Friday,
Sept. 18. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Soule Cemetery in
Swan Quarter. He is survived by two sisters, Linda McQueen and husband Jim of
Laurinburg and Kathy Mason and husband Greg of Salisbury; and a brother, James
A. McGowan and wife Daisy of Garden City, S.C. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Dorman J. McGowan. Born Feb. 12, 1941 in Swan Quarter, he was a son
of the late James Alton and Mary Hooper McGowan. John graduated from UNC-Chapel
Hill with a degree in History and served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific
during the Vietnam conflict. Afterwards, he worked for many years as a
painter. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. McDougald
Funeral Home and Crematorium is serving the family. (Laurinburg Exchange
- Monday, September 21, 2009)

LAURINBURG - John Burney McGowan, 68, died Friday, September 18. Born
Feb. 12, 1941 in Swan Quarter, he wad the son of the late James Alton and Mary
Hooper McGowan. John graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in
history and served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during the Vietnam
conflict. Afterwards, he worked for many years as a painter. He also
served as co-host of the Hyde County Historical and Genealogical Society web
site for several years and was active in that organization's work.
Surviving are two sisters: Linda McQueen and husband Jim of
Laurinburg and Kathy Mason and husband Greg of Salisbury; a brother, James A.
McGowan and wife Daisy of Garden City, S.C. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Dorman J. McGowan. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Soule Cemetery in Swan Quarter. Rev. Jerald Craddock will
officiate. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland
Times - Tuesday, September 22, 2009; pg. 6A)

CHAPEL HILL - Metta Jarvis McGOWAN, 86, of Chapel Hill, formerly
of Wilmington, N.C., died Friday, Jan. 20, [1989] at Durham County General
Hospital after a period of declining health. Miss McGowan was a graduate
of East Carolina Teachers College and taught in public schools in Wilmington,
N.C. from 1927 until her retirement in 1964. There will be a graveside
service, Sunday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Soule Cemetery in Swan Quarter.
Steve Bryan will conduct the service. Arrangements are being made by Walker's
Funeral Home of Chapel Hill. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
(The Chapel Hill Newspaper, Saturday - Jan. 21, 1989)

McGOWEN, Mr.
_______

Died, a Mr. ______ McGOWEN of Hyde County,
was on Tuesday night last frozen to death, about 7 miles below this town
[Washington, N.C.]. He was an aged poor man, and at the time in a state
of intoxication. (American Recorder - Friday, December 6, 1822; pg. 2;
column 2) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]

NEBRASKA - Rachel Baum Dudley Marshall McGRATH, 82, of Charles Drive
in Kinston, and formerly of the Nebraska community of Hyde County, died
Saturday, April 20, at Lenoir County Memorial Hospital. Born in Hyde County
on February 25, 1914, she was the daughter of the late William Jacob and
Farrow Mae Smith Baum. She was a member of Watson's Chapel United Methodist
Church and was long active in the United Methodist Women's Work. She was
also a member of the Nebraska Home Demonstration Club. Mrs. McGrath was
first married to William Swindell Dudley, Jr. who died in June 1961. She
later married William Guy Marshall who died in September 1968, and was
last married to Hammond William McGrath, who died in August 1974. Surviving
are a son, William S. Dudley, III of Climax; three daughters: Larue D.
Cunningham of West Columbia, S.C., Mary D. Cederdahl of LaMesa, California,
and Ann D. Grant of Kinston; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Monday at Watson's Chapel United
Methodist Church in the Nebraska community. The Rev. L.R. Sparrow and the
Rev. Edith Dudley Jenkins officiated. Private burial services followed
in Fairfield Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Bryan Funeral Service
in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, April 23, 1996; pg. 10A)

McHORNEY,
Maggie Belle Jennette

VIRGINIA BEACH - Maggie Belle Jennette McHORNEY, 84, died May 13
at Virginia Beach Hospital in Virginia Beach, Va. Mrs. McHorney was born
in Hyde County, the daughter of the late Jeremiah M. and Virginia Dare
Alcox Jennette, and the widow of Samuel E. McHorney. She was a retired
seamstress with the Suskin and Berry Company; she was a former resident
of Washington and a member of the First Baptist Church in Washington. She
was a member of the London Bridge Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. Surviving
are one daughter, Jeanette M. Singleton, of Virginia Beach; two sons: Benjamin
M. McHorney of Carolina Beach and Samuel Jackson McHorney of St. Thomas,
Virgin Islands; two brothers: Jeff C. Jennette of Staten Island, N.Y. and
Garland W. Jennette of Swan Quarter; one sister, Violet J. O'Neal, of Washington;
and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday from the Chapel
of Paul Funeral Home with Dr. Keithen Tucker and Paul Duckett officiating.
Burial was in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Paul Funeral Home, Washington,
handled arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, March 17, 1992)

McKINNEY,
Addie Lee Midgette

ENGELHARD - Addie Lee Midgette McKINNEY, 75, died Friday night, August
14, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Hyde County on October
20, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Alice Benson Midgette.
She was a member of the Engelhard Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband,
Elbert Oliver McKinney; a son, Gary McKinney of Engelhard; three daughters:
Linda M. Perry and Delores McKinney, both of Engelhard, and Diana M. Gutosky
of Sterling Heights, Michigan; three sisters: Annie Pearl Payne and Louise
Knickerbocker of Portsmouth, Va. and Sheila Gibbs of Engelhard; two grandchildren:
Lisa Cuthrell and Tammy Gibbs; and four great-grandchildren: Justin Gibbs,
Amanda Gibbs, Nicholas Cuthrell and Shane Cuthrell. Mrs. McKinney was preceded
in death by brothers and sisters: Leslie Midgette, John Small Midgette,
Irene Jarvis, Allie Mae Gammon, Lydia Bell O'Neal and Ruby Quidley. Funeral
services were held Monday at Engelhard Christian Church. Scott Sukeforth
officiated. Burial was in Fulford Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral
Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, August 8, 1998;
pg. 11A)

McKINNEY,
Ava Myrl

CHESAPEAKE, VA - Ava Myrl McKINNEY, 70 of the
1200 block of Elder Ave, Chesapeake, died April 22 1986, in her home. Mrs.
McKinney, a native of Scranton, Hyde Co., NC , she was the daughter of
the late Lemuel C. McKinney and Carrie Virginia Hudson McKinney, and was
a member of Primitive Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA. Survivors include her
husband, Romulus Oscar McKinney; a daughter, Barbara Ann McKinney Peck
of Chesapeake; four sons: Wilbur R. McKinney of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Gene
McKinney of Virginia Beach, VA, Roger C. McKinney and Ronnie A. McKinney,
both of Chesapeake; a sister, Thelma McKinney Baker of Lanha, MD; 15 grandchildren;
and 15 great-grandchildren. The funeral was conducted at 3:30 PM Friday
in Primitive Baptist Church, Norfolk, by Elder Joseph Leggett. Burial was
in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA. The family was at Gay &
Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, from 7 to 8 Pm Friday. (The Virginian
Pilot - April 23, 1986) [Submitted by Morris
McKinney]

McKINNEY, CaddieDare County Times - Friday, April 16, 1943;
pg. 1

McKINNEY, Curtis Conway

Mr. Curtis Conway McKINNEY, 70, of Venice, Fla., died Saturday, Jan. 3,
2004, in his Venice home. Mr. McKinney was born Aug. 25, 1933, in
Fairfield to John Ernel and Addie McKinney. He lived most of his life in
Belhaven and was a graduate of John A. Wilkerson High School. He served his
country in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Mr. McKinney moved to Venice, Fla.,
after his retirement from the Norfolk Southern Railway. Survivors include
his wife, Fran; his four daughters, Lynn Conner of Gastonia, Leslie Keith of
Burlington, Connie Beth Bays of Charleston, S.C., and Sarah Wainwright of
Wilmington; six sisters, Emma Kirk, Doris Fox, Eloise Smith, Norma Hodges, all
of Venice, Fla., Mavis Allen and Randi Slade, both of Pantego; and five
grandchildren. A celebration of Mr. McKinney's life will be conducted
Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Venice, Fla.
Burial will follow at All Saints Memorial Garden, Good Shepherd Episcopal
Church. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of SW Florida, 5955 Rand
Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. Arrangements are by Ewings Funeral Home of
Venice, Fla. (Washington Daily News - Saturday, February 28, 2004)

McKINNEY,
Elbert Oliver

ENGELHARD - Elbert Oliver McKinney, 87, died Tuesday, December 10
at his home. Born in Hyde County on October 13, 1915, he was the son of
the late Calvin Bishop and Catherine Sewells McKinney. He served in the
U.S. Army during World War II and worked as a commercial fisherman and
also in home improvements during most of his working life. He was a member
of the Engelhard Christian Church. He was married to the late Addie Midgette
McKinney who died in 1998. Surviving are his son, Gary Lee McKinney of
Engelhard; three daughters: Linda Lucille Perry and Dolores Elaine McKinney,
both of Engelhard, and Diana Bell Gutosky and husband Bill of Macomb, Michigan;
a sister, Nixie Dees of Virginia Beach, Va.; two granddaughters: Lisa Renee
Cuthrell and Tammy Lee Gibbs, both of Engelhard; and four great-grandchildren:
Justin Chase Gibbs, Amanda Ryan Gibbs, Nicolas Wade Cuthrell, and Shane
Thomas Cuthrell. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Engelhard
Christian Church. Scott Sukeforth will officiate and burial will follow
in Fulford Cemetery. Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter is in charge.
(The Coastland Times - Thurs., December 12, 2002; pg. 10A)

McKINNEY,
Ellis Latham

CHESAPEAKE, VA - Ellis Latham McKinney, 79, of 2726 Great Bridge
Blvd., died Sunday, June 14, 1964 at 9:00 AM in a Norfolk, Va. Hospital.
A native of Lake Landing Township, Hyde Co., N.C., he was the son of the
late Robert Clifton McKinney and Martha Lucas (Patsy) Gibbs McKinney of
Hyde Co., N.C. and husband of Pearl Lee Spencer McKinney of Chesapeake,
Va. He was a member of Broadmoor Church of Christ. Besides his wife, he
is survived by a daughter, Roma Hilda McKinney Williams of Chesapeake,
Va.; three sons Romulus Oscar McKinney and his wife Ava Merle McKinney
McKinney of Chesapeake, Va., Harold Ellis McKinney of Louisville, Ky.,
and Grafton Odette McKinney and wife Mildred Weatherly McKinney of Portsmouth,
Va.; a sister Ina Virginia McKinney Gibbs of Portsmouth, Va.; two brothers,
Calvin Bishop McKinney of Norfolk, Va., and Morgan Clifton McKinney of
Engelhard, Hyde Co., N.C.; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in Francis Gay Funeral
Home by the Rev. James A. Cooper. Burial was in Olive Branch Cemetery,
Portsmouth, Va. (The Virginian-Pilot; Monday, June 15, 1964) [Submitted
by Morris McKinney]

McKINNEY, Grace
Watson

Grace Watson McKinney of Engelhard died peacefully Tuesday evening, January 28, 2014 at Cross Creek Health Care Center in Swan Quarter. Born June 13, 1924 Grace was the daughter of the late John and Ina Watson of Nebraska, NC. She
married Reginald Lucas McKinney, of Engelhard, on July 13, 1946. She is survived by her husband of over 67 years and their two children,
daughter, Reglyn McKinney Reid and her husband , Jim, of Southern Pines and
son Julian Watson McKinney, of Greensboro; granddaughter Rachel McKinney
Sellers and her husband, Jeff, of Madison, NC; a great granddaughter Hannah
Dawn Sellers, of Madison; a sister, Louise Watson Whitehead, of Elizabeth
City, NC; and three nieces and a nephew. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws, and sister Evelyn
Watson Swindell, and a nephew. Grace attended Lake Landing School and
graduated as a salutatorian from Engelhard School in 1941. After graduation
she held positions as a book keeper for Sinclair Oil Company in Elizabeth
City, the Electric Power Company in Williamston, with Pamlico Power and Light
in Engelhard for over twenty years and for the family business until her
retirement. Throughout her life, Grace served in her church and community. She was a
member of Soul United Methodist Church, and was a former member of Watson's
Chapel United Methodist Church where she taught the Young Adult Sunday School
for 25 years. She was an UMYF youth group leader, and held the offices of
President, Treasurer, and Secretary during her many years as a member of the
United Methodist Women. Grace was a Paul Harris fellow of Rotary International and a honorary
member of the Engelhard Rotary Club. She was the volunteer contact for the
American Red Cross, which enabled families in Hyde and surrounding counties to
contact loved ones in the military world wide in times of crisis. Grace
received multiple Sword of Hope volunteer awards from the American Cancer
Society, Participated in Relay for Life, delivered Meals on Wheels, was a
member of the Grass Roots Arts Council, and served as a parent sponsor of the
Helping Hands 4-H Club. Grace was a member of the Hyde County Health Board,
and the Board of Directors for the Octagon House Restoration. She was a
contributing writer for a local newspaper. As a lover of music, she was a
vocal soloist for weddings and member of her church and community choir.
Visitation will be Friday, January 31, from 6-8 pm at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter, NC. Funeral
service will be held on February 1 at 11:00 am at Soule
United Methodist Church in Swan Quarter, and burial to follow in Fulford
Cemetery in Engelhard, NC. (Bryan Funeral Service)

McKINNEY,
Grafton Odette

PORTSMOUTH, VA - Grafton Odette McKinney, 57,
of 2811 Barclay Ave. Portsmouth, Va. died Monday, March 3, 1975, in Veterans
Hospital in Hampton, Va. He was the husband of Mildred Weatherly McKinney
and a native of Hyde Co., N.C. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and
a member of South Norfolk Church of Christ. He was a self-employed brick
mason and building contractor. Also surviving are two sons: Morris Lee
McKinney and his wife Linda Pierce McKinney of Virginia Beach, Va. and
Milton Grafton McKinney and his wife Harriet Beachum of Chesapeake, Va.;
a sister Roma Hilda McKinney Williams of Chesapeake, Va.; two brothers:
Romulus Oscar McKinney and his wife Ava Myrl McKinney McKinney of Chesapeake,
Va. and Harold Ellis McKinney of Louisville, Ky.; and four grandchildren:
Cynthia "Cindy" Lee McKinney and Brian Christopher McKinney of
Virginia Beach, Va, Denise Lynn McKinney and Michael Glenn McKinney of
Chesapeake, Va. He was the son of the late Ellis Latham McKinney and Pearl
Lee Spencer McKinney. A funeral service and burial was held Wednesday at
11:00 AM in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Va.
by the Rev. David R. Eveland of Victory Blvd. Church of Christ, Portsmouth,
Va. (The Virginian-Pilot -Tuesday, March 2, 1975) [Submitted by Morris
McKinney]

McKINNEY,
Harold Ellis

LOUISVILLE, KY - Harold Ellis McKinney, 65,
died Saturday, July 12, 1980, in a Louisville hospital. He was the husband
of Mrs. Alma (Miller) McKinney and was born January 10, 1915 in Scranton,
Hyde Co., N.C. He was the son of the late Ellis Latham McKinney and Pearl
Lee Spencer McKinney. He was first married to Alice Virginia Weatherly
McKinney on May 4, 1934, who died December 1, 1939. Other survivors include
three daughters: Bernice McKinney Davis and husband Horace Brantley Davis,
Sr. of Virginia Beach, Va., Edna Earle McKinney DeWald and husband Daniel
Francis DeWald, Sr. of Elizabeth City, N.C. by his first wife, and Denise
McKinney of Louisville, Ky.; six sons: Edwin McKinney, Donald McKinney,
Steve McKinney, Lee McKinney, and Alfred McKinney, all of Louisville, Ky.,
and John McKinney of Mitchell, Ind. by his second wife; 15 grandchildren,
and 4 great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at
the Arch L. Heady & Sons Funeral Home, Hikes Point Chapel, 4109 Taylorsville
Road, Louisville, Ky. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park, Louisville,
KY. (Ledger Star - Sunday July 13, 1980) [Submitted by Morris
McKinney]

McKINNEY, Horace Robert

POWELLS POINT - Horace Robert McKinney, 83, of the 100 block
of North River Road died April 27, 2007, in Melbourne Beach, Fla. Born in
Engelhard, N.C., he was the son of the late Robert Darrell and Iola Gibbs
McKinney and was the widower of Sarah Torcivia McKinney. Mr. McKinney was a
retired heavy duty equipment inspector at the Norfolk Naval Base and was a
veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. McKinney is survived by a daughter,
Rebecca McKinney Lee of Melbourne Beach; two sisters, Delma McKinney Smith of
Chesapeake and Shirley McKinney Decker of Norfolk; a brother, Bobby Lee
McKinney; and a granddaughter, Sierra Olivia Lee of Melbourne Beach. Besides his
wife and parents, Mr. McKinney was preceded in death by a sister, Polly McKinney
Hatley. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. at Rosewood
Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. The family will receive friends and relatives at
Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. (The
Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, April 29, 2007)

McKINNEY, Hyatt Junious

CHINA GROVE - Hyatt Junious "Mac" McKINNEY, 89, of China
Grove, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center. Born Oct.
23, 1916, in Hyde County, Mr. McKinney was the son of the late Junious and Xenia
Selby McKinney. He was educated in the Hyde County schools and was a veteran of
the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He received several honors and
medals for his part in the Battle of the Bulge. He retired from Cannon Mills
Swink Plant, where he was a supervisor in the opening room. He was also a dairy
farmer, and in later years, he worked for Turnersburg Livestock Auction. He was
a member of Mount Zion United Church of Christ, where he was in the Men 's Bible
Class. He was also a member of VFW Post 3006, Freeze-Seymour Post 185
American Legion, and
Disabled American Veterans. He was preceded in death by a brother, V.A.
McKinney, and a sister, Ruth Mann, and her husband, Richard. Survivors include
his wife of 58 years, Lurline Hill McKinney; daughter Juanita Delarosa of
Salisbury; brothers Noah "Mac" McKinney and wife Betty, Earl McKinney and wife
Ruth, P.D. McKinney and wife Faye, all of Salisbury, and P.H. McKinney and wife
LaVerne of Granite Quarry; sisters: Lois Fulp of Durham, Willie Testa and
husband Sam of Auburn, N.Y., Eunice Dwiggins and husband Ray of Mocksville,
Emogene Carawan and husband Poe and Irene Hinson and husband Harvey, both of
Salisbury; grandchildren Ronnie Tucker III, David Huerta and Brianna Huerta;
brother-in-law Harry Hill; sister-in-law Frances McKinney; 17 nieces and
nephews, including Carol Lowder and husband Mike, and Pat Hill. Service: 11 a.m.
Tuesday at Mount Zion United Church of Christ conducted by the Rev. William
Campbell. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park, with military
rites by Rowan County Veterans Council. Visitation : 6-8 tonight at
Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home in China Grove. Memorials: Mount Zion United Church
of Christ, P.O. Box 1298, China Grove, NC 28023. (Salisbury Post - Monday,
November 14, 2005) [Obituary kindly submitted by Morris McKinney]

McKINNEY,
Iola Gibbs

CHESAPEAKE, VA. - Iola Gibbs McKINNEY, 96, of South Lake Circle,
died Friday, March 1, 1996, in a Chesapeake Nursing Center. Mrs. McKinney
was born in Engelhard, N.C. and was the daughter of the late Syle B. and
Louise Midgett Gibbs. She was the widow of Robert Darrell McKinney and
was a member of Great Bridge Church of Christ in Chesapeake. Survivors
include her two daughters: Shirley Decker of Norfolk and Delma Smith of
Chesapeake; two sons: Horace McKinney of Powells Point, N.C. and Bobby
McKinney of California; two sisters: Rosa Toler of Wanchese, N.C. and Mollie
Gibbs of Edenton; a brother, John Gibbs of Chesapeake; 8 grandchildren
and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 7:30
p.m. Monday in the chapel of Oman Funeral Home in Great Bridge. There will
be no public viewing or visitation. Burial will be private in Engelhard
Cemetery in North Carolina. (The Virginian- Pilot - March 3, 1996; pg.
B6) [Submitted by Ann Byrnes LaDue of Virginia Beach, Va.]

McKINNEY,
child of John

A child of John McKINNEY was burned fatally
near Fairfield. (The Washington Gazette - Thursday, February 18, 1892;
pg. 3; column 3) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]

CHESAPEAKE, VA. - Kathleen S. McKINNEY, 72, died at her home on North
Haven Circle on July 29. Born in Hyde County on October 21, 1923, she was
the daughter of the late Charlie R. and Pearl Harris Sadler. She was the
widow of William Forrest McKinney who died in September 1968. She was a
retired salesperson with Rices-Nachman Company and a member of Fairview
Church of Christ. Surviving are a son, Louis E. McKinney of Chesapeake;
two daughters: Velma M. Franklin of Virginia Beach, Va. and Doris M. Sharp
of Chesapeake; three brothers: Robert Sadler of Marlboro, N.Y., Gaston
Sadler of Scranton, Va. [NC?], and Travis Sadler of Washington; two sisters:
Hazel Worthman of Washington and Lucille Jones of Engelhard; 5 grandchildren
and a great-grandchild. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the
family plot in Soule Cemetery in Swan Quarter. Gerald Stemm will officiate.
Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland
Times - Thursday, August 1, 1996; pg. 6A)

McKINNEY, Linwood
Wayne

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. — Linwood Wayne McKinney, 74, passed away on
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was
a native of Hyde County, N.C. and had been a resident of Newport News
for 53 years.
After earning a B.S. degree in mathematics from East Carolina
University at Greenville, N.C. in 1957, he began his career as a
researcher at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, which
later became the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
During his early career at Langley Research Center in Hampton, he
conducted wind tunnel tests of advanced aircraft models and later
served as an Assistant Division Chief. He also served as a manager of
aeronautical test facilities at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC.
During his 38 year career, he made numerous contributions to the field
of aeronautical research. Mr. McKinney was a member of First United
Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Linwood and Nellie J.
McKinney.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Betty M. McKinney; two
daughters, Laura M. Jones and husband, Michael, and Susan M.
Fitzpatrick and husband, Dennis; three grandchildren, Meghan, Molly
and Andrew Jones; sister, LaRue M. Brinson and husband, Emmitt; two
brothers, Jimmy D. McKinney and wife, Linda, and Ronnie A. McKinney
and wife, Mary; two nieces; and five nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 1,
2010 at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30
p.m. on Friday, April 2, also at the funeral home with burial to
follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Washington
Daily News - Thursday, April 1, 2010)

McKINNEY,
Martha "Patsy" Lucas Gibbs

HYDE CO., N.C. - Martha Lucas (Patsy) Gibbs
McKinney, 95, died Sunday morning, April 1, 1947, at the home of a son,
Morgan Clifton McKinney, in Engelhard, Hyde Co., N.C. She was born March
13, 1853 in Hyde Co., N.C. She was the daughter of the late Seth Washington
Gibbs and Julia Ann Pegram Gibbs of Hyde Co., N.C., and the wife of the
late Robert Clifton McKinney who died Nov. 5, 1921. Funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon at the Engelhard Christian Church with burial following
in the Fulford Cemetery, Hyde Co., N.C. Surviving are three sons: Calvin
Bishop McKinney of Washington, N.C., Ellis Latham McKinney of South Norfolk,
Va., and Morgan Clifton McKinney of Engelhard, Hyde Co., N.C; a daughter,
Ina McKinney Gibbs of Portsmouth, Va.; a brother, George Gibbs, of Fentress,
Va. (Ledger Star - April 2, 1947) [Submitted by Morris
McKinney]

McKINNEY,
Mary Etta Jarvis

SCRANTON - Mary Etta Jarvis McKINNEY, 95, of Scranton, died
Saturday, March 5, 2005, in Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. Born in
Hyde County, Sept. 19, 1909, she was the daughter of the late John and Mollie
Griffin Jarvis. She graduated from the Hyde County schools and from the former
East Carolina Teacher's College. She taught in the public schools in Engelhard,
West Hyde, O.A. Peay and Mattamuskeet and retired there after 43 years of
service. She was a member of the Scranton Christian Church. She was the widow of
Robert Lee McKinney. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at
Scranton Christian Church, David W. Mason and Linwood Adams will officiate.
Burial will follow in Soule Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Ann
M. O'Neal and her husband, David, of the Rose Bay community; a brother, David W.
Jarvis of Taylors, S.C.; her dear sister, Nellie Gatsy Jarvis McKinney of the
Sladesville community; a grandson, Morgan O'Neal and his wife, Lisa, of
Greenville; a granddaughter, Debbie O'Neal Arthur and her husband, Chad, of
Belhaven; two great-grandsons, Ryan Arthur and Robbie O'Neal; a niece, Larue M.
Brinson; three nephews, Wayne McKinney, Jimmy McKinney and Ronnie McKinney.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, John Jarvis and Jesse Jarvis.
The family will receive friend at Bryan Funeral Service on Monday evening, 7
p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and other times at the home of Mary Ann and David O'Neal in
the Rose Bay community. (Washington Daily News - Sunday, March 6, 2005)

McKINNEY,
Mazetia Dell

BELHAVEN - Mazetia Dell McKINNEY,
84, a former resident of Autumnfield of Belhaven and more recently a patient
at Britthaven of Washington, died Wednesday, November 1 at Britthaven.
Born in Engelhard on March 26, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Joshua
and Annie Howard McKinney. Survivors include several nieces
and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3,
at West Belhaven Church of Christ. Thom Perry will officiate. Burial will
follow at Fulford cemetery in Engelhard. Friends may visit the family at
the home of T.R. and Violet Sawyer of Belhaven. Arrangements are by Bryan
Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, Nov.
2, 2000; pg. 14A)

McKINNEY, Michael
Raymond

VIRGINIA
BEACH - Michael Raymond “Hawk” McKinney 57 passed away after a sudden
brief illness on May 10th 2016 at Sentara Norfolk General.
He was born on August 12th 1958 in Norfolk Virginia and called Virginia Beach
his home. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Anne McKinney and
brother Rick McKinney.
He was a master Craftsman for over 30 years in the Home Remodeling industry, it
was his life’s work to not only improve people’s homes but to touch their lives.
He left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He loved his Harley Davidsons
and was an avid fisherman. He was always full of life and love for everyone he
met. We are all better people for knowing him. He loved his family more than
life. This “Hawk” has spread his wings and has flown away.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years Nancy McKinney, sons Miles Raymond
McKinney, wife Amber and 4 children, Michael Ryan McKinney fiance Ashley
Bryceland and two children. Sisters Suzy McKinney and partner Lesley King,
Gloria Boatwright Brothers Pete Ewell, Johnny McKinney Robert McKinney Stuart
McKinney and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 on Thursday at Victory Baptist Church
where he was a member, 4125 Indian River Road Virginia Beach Virginia with
Pastor Les Smith, Sr. officiating. (Keith Matthews Funeral Home)
E-mail received from Morris McKinney
on May 16, 2016: Michael's father is John Junious McKinney, Sr.
(1922 - 1991) born in Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC and died in Virginia Beach, VA.
Grandfather is John Ernel McKinney, Sr. (1899 - 1986) born in Hyde Co., NC and
died in Washington, Beaufort Co., NC. G-Grandfather is John McKinney (1854 -
1927) born in Hyde Co., NC and died in Fairfield, Hyde Co., NC. G-G-Grandfather
is George Riley McKinney (1824 - 1884) born in Hyde Co., NC and died in Hyde
Co., NC.

George Riley McKinney is the brother of Robert McKinney (1814 - 1866) born in
Jones Co., NC (1850 Census list Roberts's birth as Jones Co., NC) and died in
Hyde Co., NC.

McKINNEY,
Mildred Weatherly

CHESAPEAKE
- Mildred Weatherly McKinney, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22,
2013. She was born on August 13, 1921 in Tyrrell County, N.C. to the late Ollis
B. and Lena L. Brickhouse Weatherly. Mildred was a devout Christian and for many
years attended The Church of Christ. She was married to her "handsome sailor",
Grafton O. McKinney for 35 years until his passing on March 3, 1975. She was
predeceased by her grandson, Brian Christopher McKinney on October 26, 1986, son
of Linda and Morris Mckinney; sisters, Alice Weatherly McKinney and Sadie
Weatherly Hughes; and brothers, George and Glenn Weatherly. Left to cherish her
memory are her two sons, Morris L. McKinney and his wife, Linda (Pierce) of
Virginia Beach, and Milton G. McKinney and his wife, Ann of Moyock, N.C.;
grandchildren, Cynthia McKinney Hilliard and her husband, Gregg, Denise McKinney
Mann and her husband, Robert, and Michael McKinney; seven great-grandchildren,
Autumn Hall Johnson and her husband, Billy, John Hall, Taylor Wymer, Lauren
McKinney, Bradley Hilliard, Benjamin Hilliard and Nicholas Hilliard, as well as
one great-great-grandchild; her sister, Hazel Weatherly Steadman; and brother,
Horace Weatherly. Mildred was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who
adored her family. She had many interest including church, cooking, sewing,
gardening and crocheting. The Family will receive friends at Graham Funeral
Home, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake Monday, August 26, 2013 from 11 to 11:30
a.m. with a service to celebrate her life beginning at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Ernest
L. Trueblood will officiate. She will be laid to rest at Chesapeake Memorial
Gardens. (The Virginian-Pilot - August 24, 2013)

Nellie Jarvis McKinney, 98, of the
Sladesville Community in Hyde County died Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Carolina
House in Greenville. Born in Hyde County, January 28, 1911, she was the
daughter of the late John and Molly Griffin Jarvis. She was married to Albin
Linwood McKinney who preceded her in death. A graduate of the former East
Carolina Teacher's College, she spent 39 years teaching first graders in the
public schools. Her career carried her to Roper and Creswell in Washington
County and she taught in the former Sladesville School and West Hyde School in
Swan Quarter. She was one who concentrated on her family and loved every family
member dearly. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at
Providence United Methodist Church in Swan Quarter. Steve Bryan will officiate.
Burial will follow in Soule Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Dwight
McKinney, 'Scott McKinney, Bryan McKinney, George Moye, Jr., Douglas Moye,
Michael Jones, Will Daughtridge and Dennis Fitzpatrick. Survivors include
three sons, Wayne McKinney and wife, Betty of Newport News, VA, Jimmy D.
McKinney and wife, Linda of Nashville and Ronnie McKinney and wife, Mary of
Winterville; a daughter, Larue M. Brinson and husband, Emmett of Farmville; a
brother, David W. Jarvis of Taylors, SC; nine grandchildren, eighteen
great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. In addition to her
husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Jessie and John Jarvis and
sisters, Marietta J. McKinney and Mollie Annie Jarvis. The family will
receive friends at the church during the hour prior to the funeral on Thursday.
Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service. (The Coastland Times -
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009; pg. 6A)

McKINNEY, Noah Robinson

SALISBURY - Noah Robinson "Mac" McKinney, age 89, of
Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at his residence. He was
born April 30, 1919, in Hyde County, the son of the late Xenia Selby McKinney
and the late Julius T. McKinney. He attended Hyde County schools and was a
veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps serving during World War II. Mr. McKinney
worked for Schlitz Beer Distributors for 43 years as a driver and salesman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Kincaid McKinney, on June 20, 2008,
whom he married Nov. 15, 1947; brothers Vincent "Snooks" McKinney and Hyatt
(Mac) McKinney; and sister Ruth Mann. Survivors include his brothers, Earl
McKinney and P.D. McKinney, both of Salisbury, and P.H. McKinney of Granite
Quarry; sisters Emogene Carawan of Salisbury, Lois Fulp of Durham, Willie Testa
of Auburn, N.Y., Eunice Dwiggings of Mocksville and Irene Hinson of Salisbury.
Service: A Graveside Service will be at 12 Noon Saturday at Rowan Memorial Park
conducted by the Rev. Don Phillips with military graveside rites by Rowan County
Honor Guard. Visitation: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Lyerly Funeral Home. (Salisbury Post [Salisbury, NC] - Friday,
September 12, 2008)

McKINNEY,
Pearl Lee Spencer

CHESAPEAKE, VA - Pearl Lee Spencer McKINNEY,
82, of 1317 Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake, died Tuesday, August 28, 1973,
in a Norfolk hospital. She was the widow of Ellis Latham McKinney and a
native of Engelhard, Hyde Co., NC, she was a daughter of the late Edward
Jones Spencer and Mary Matilda Nixon Spencer from Hyde Co., NC. She was
a member of South Norfolk Church of Christ. Surviving are a daughter, Roma
McKinney Williams of Chesapeake, VA; three sons: Romulus Oscar McKinney
of Chesapeake, VA, Grafton Odette McKinney of Portsmouth, VA , and Harold
Ellis McKinney of Louisville, KY. A funeral service was held at 2:00 PM
Thursday in South Norfolk Church of Christ. Burial was in Chesapeake Memorial
Gardens, Chesapeake, VA. The family was at the Francis A. Gay Funeral Home
Wednesday night from 7 to 9. (The Virginian Pilot - August 29, 1973) [Submitted
by Morris McKinney]

McKINNEY, Reginald
Lucas

Reginald Lucas McKinney of Engelhard died peacefully Monday
afternoon, April 20, 2015 at his home. Born June 10, 1924, Reginald was the son
of the late Clifton and Viola McKinney of Engelhard, NC. He was married to the
late Grace Watson McKinney on July 13, 1946. They had been married for 67 years.
He is survived by his two children, daughter Reglyn McKinney Reid and her
husband, Jim, of Southern Pines and son Julian Watson McKinney of Greensboro;
granddaughter Rachel McKinney Sellers and her husband, Jeff, of Madison, NC; a
great granddaughter Hannah Dawn Sellers, of Madison; two step-grandsons, Todd
and wife, Colby Reid of Durham and Timothy and wife Jeanna Reid and their two
daughters of Franklin, TN; brothers Wilburn McKinney of Hickory and Morgan
Clifton McKinney, Jr. of Charlotte; and nine nieces and nephews. Reginald
was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, brother Robert Egbert
McKinney, sisters Exadell McKinney Silverthorne and Zelma McKinney Howard, and a
nephew. Reginald attended Engelhard High School. He worked with the family
business during the 40’s and began his own farming business in 1952 where he
remained until retirement in 1998. Reginald was a member of Soule United
Methodist Church, and was a former member of Watson’s Chapel United Methodist
Church. Reginald joined the Engelhard Rotary Club in 1948 and was a member for
62 years, holding the office of president, Boy Scout Master and other offices.
He was a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, and hosted several Rotary
Exchange Students from various countries. He was on the board of directors for
Production Credit Association for 19 years and for the North Carolina Soybean
Producers Association for 12 years. Reginald and his wife, Grace, travelled to
Brazil, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand as part of NC Agriculture
Commissioner’s promotion of NC agri-business products. He was also a past
president of the Hyde County Farm Bureau, the Military Draft Board during the
Vietnam era, the Hyde Country ABC Board, and coordinated the blood drives for
the Red Cross for many years. He and his wife were a support team for colon
cancer survivors in the Hyde and Beaufort counties. In recent years he was the
oldest participate in a nationwide heart value study, and was the first patient
at ECU Heart Institute to undergo surgery as part of this study.
Visitation will be Friday, April 24, from 7-9 pm at Bryan Funeral Service in
Swan Quarter, NC. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 10:00 am
at Soule United Methodist Church in Swan Quarter, with burial to follow in
Fulford Cemetery in Engelhard, NC. (Bryan Funeral Home)

McKINNEY,
Robert E.

CHOCOWINITY - Robert E. McKINNEY, 82, died
Wednesday, June 30, at his home. Born in Washington County, he was the
son of the late Morgan Clifton and Viola Williams McKinney. He was first
married to Doris Selby McKinney, who died in 1998. He was a former deputy
with the Hyde County Sheriff Dept. for several years. He operated Surfside
Campground in Virginia Beach, Va. prior to his retirement and moved back
to Beaufort County 11 years ago. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, served
in WW II, and was a member of Watson Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving
in addition to his wife are two sons: Robert E. McKinney, Jr. and Joseph
Rex McKinney of Chocowinity; a step-son, Donald M. Rock of Mountainville,
Ky.; one step-daughter, Mary Rock Creech of Chocowinity; brothers: Reginald
McKinney of Engelhard, Morgan C. McKinney of Charlotte, and Wilburn McKinney
of Hickory; one sister, Zelma M. Howard of Swan Quarter; 6 grandchildren
and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Exedell
M. Silverthorne. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the
gravesite in Fulford Cemetery with Steve Bryan to officiate. Bryan Funeral
Service in Swan Quarter was in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times
- Thursday, July 1, 1999; pg. 12A and also Sunday, July 4, 1999; pg. 14A)

McKINNEY,
Romulus Oscar

VIRGINIA BEACH - Romulus Oscar McKINNEY, 82,
formerly of the 1200 block of Elder Ave., died Tuesday in a Virginia Beach
nursing home. Mr. McKinney was born in Engelhard, N.C., and was the widower
of Ava Myrl McKinney. He was a retired general contractor and had served
in the U.S. Army. He was also a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara A. Peck of Chesapeake; four sons,
Wilbur R. McKinney of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., Gene McKinney, Roger McKinney
and Ronnie McKinney, all of Chesapeake; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Oman Funeral Home
Great Bridge Chapel. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends in the funeral home on Friday from 7 p.m.
to 9 p.m. (Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, December 9, 1993; pg. 2D)

McKINNEY, Ronald
A.(October 14, 1949 - February 17, 2010)

Ronald A. McKinney, 60, of Chesapeake, went to be with the Lord,
Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Born in Norfolk County, he was the son of the late
Romulus O. and Ava M. McKinney and was predeceased by a brother, Bill McKinney.
Ron will be remembered for his love of music, he played lead guitar in a band
called The Jades. As a young person, Ron met The Beatles, whose music he loved
forever. He also enjoyed the outdoors and strong American muscle cars. In
earlier years he was an electrician before going to work for VDOT where he
retired as a Transportation Supervisor. Survivors include his son, James
McKinney; a grandson, Keegan McKinney; his wife, Diane McKinney; two brothers,
Gene McKinney and wife Faith and Roger McKinney; a sister, Barbara Peck. The
funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at
the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road,
Chesapeake. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The
viewing will begin on Monday with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:30
p.m. at the funeral home. (Oman Funeral Home) [Obituary kindly
submitted by Morris McKinney]

McKINNEY,
Vincent Astor

SALISBURY - Vincent Astor "Snooks" McKINNEY, 77, died Tuesday,
September 3 in a Rowan County Medical Center. He was born January
22, 1925 in Hyde County, son of the late Julius T. and Xenia Selby McKinney.
He attended Hyde County school. He was a lifelong dairy farmer, former
member of Farm Bureau, served many years with ASCS office and served in
the U.S. Navy in WWII. Mr. McKinney was an active member of St. Mark's
Luthern Church, the church council and was a Sunday School teacher.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Beth Mckinney Owen in May 2002.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Sara Frances Weast McKinney; daughters:
Sarah Tarlton of Salisbury and Jill Lyerly of Rockwell; brothers: Earl
McKinney and P.D. McKinney of Salisbury, P.H. McKinney of Granite Quarry,
Hyatt McKinney of China Grove, and Noah McKinney of Salisbury; sisters:
Imogene Carawan of Salisbury, Lois Fulp of Durham, Willie Testa of Auburn,
N.Y., Eunice Dwiggings of Mocksville, and Irene Hinson of Salisbury; and
4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept.
6 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Glenn Reichley and the Rev.
Gene Bruce officiating. Burial will be in Rowan Memorial Park in
Salisbury with military rites by Rowan County Veterans Council. (The
Coastland Times - Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002; pg. 10A)

McKINNEY,
Xenia Rue Selby

SALISBURY, N.C. - Mrs. Xenia Rue Selby McKINNEY, 90, of Rt. 2, Salisbury,
a native of Hyde County, died Friday at her home. She was the daughter
of the late Davis and Odessa Ballance Selby. She was married to Junious
McKinney who died in 1946. She was a member of the Middletown Christian
Church in Hyde County. Funeral services will be Monday at 3 p.m. at the
gravesite in Soule Cemetery in Swan Quarter. Surviving are six sons: Hyatt
McKinney of China Grove, P.H. McKinney of Granite Quarry, N.R. , P.D.,
V.A., and Earl McKinney, all of Salisbury; six daughters: Mrs. Mamie Ruth
Mann of Engelhard, Mrs. Lois Fulp of Columbus, Ga., Mrs. Willie Testa of
Auburn, N.Y., Mrs. Eunice Sapp of Granite Quarry, Mrs. Irene Hinson and
Mrs. Emogene Carawan, both of Salisbury; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Lyerly Funeral Home in Salisbury from
7 to 8:30 on Sunday, and local arrangements are by Owen Funeral Home in
Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - circa November 8, 1986) [Submitted
by Sandy Carawan of Englehard, N.C.]

McWILLIAMS,
John

Mr. John McWILLIAMS of Ocracoke is dead (no
date). Mr. McWilliams was for a long time a merchant in this town and was
owner of what is still known as the McWilliams farm on the river shore
not far from Washington. At the breaking out of war he moved to Ocracoke
where he spent the remainder of his life. (The Washington Gazette - Thursday,
October 3, 1889; pg. 3; column 3) [Posted here with kind permission from
John H. Oden, III]

MACKEY, Clara Mae Morris

ENGELHARD - Clara Mae Morris MACKEY, 70, died February 3 in Beaufort
County Hospital in Washington, N.C. Mrs. Mackey, a widow, was born
in Hyde County on October 10, 1932 to Gennie Morris Howard and the late
Charlie Gibbs Morris. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church. Surviving are her mother; sons: Bobby Mackey and Vincent
Mackey, both of Engelhard, and Charlie Mackey of Raleigh; daughters: Belven
Mackey of Raleigh, Minnie Mackey and Virginia Mackey, both of Engelhard;
godson, Harry Gibbs of Delaware; godmother, Gladys Midgett of Engelhard;
brothers: Emanuel Howard of Swan Quarter [only one brother named]; sisters:
Neta Simpson and Eunice Whitney, both of Engelhard; 10 grandchildren and
4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove
Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on February 8 with Elder James O. Gibbs officiating.
Burial was in the Mackey Family Cemetery in Engelhard. Arrangements
by Rowsom Funeral Home in Columbia. (The Coastland Times - Sunday,
February 9, 2003; pg. 17A)

MACKEY, DearestThe Coastland Times - Sunday, Nov. 29, 1992;
pg. 10A

MACKEY, Frank David

Frank David MACKEY, age 67, a native of Hyde
County-Ocracoke Island, N.C., died July 12 in Brookhaven Rehabilitation Center,
Beach Drive, Far Rockaway, New York, following a brief illness. A funeral will
be held Wednesday evening, July 20th, at St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal
Church, 1872 Amsterdam Ave., New York, New York, with the Rev. Melvin E. Wilson,
officiating. Burial will follow Thursday morning, July 21, at Fairlawn Memorial
Park, Fairlawn, New Jersey. Services are entrusted with Unity Funeral Chapel,
Incorporated, Frederick Douglas Boulevard. Mr. Mackey, son of the late
Golden C. and Ethel Bell Mann Mackey of Hyde County, had been a resident of New
York City since 1956. A graduate of the former Hyde County Training School, he
was a retired variety store owner. His career included work as a bookkeeper with
a New York elevator company, and as a culinary chef with New York Hospital.
He was a vocalist in the church chorale at St. Luke A.M.E. Church, where he was
a long-standing member. Additionally, he was a former member of the Mt. Pilgrim
Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Scranton, North Carolina.
Survivors include his wife, Clara; two daughters, Gwendolyn and Shelia of New
York, New York; two sons, Reginald and Maverick, also of New York City; three
brothers, Golden of Jamaica, N.Y., Rufus of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Ernest of
Greenville, N.C.; three sisters, Ethel Mackey Brown of Winterville, and Rose
Mackey and Christine Mackey of Brooklyn, N.Y.; five grandchildren; four
sisters-in-law: Lena, Martha, Mary and Annie, and a host of extended family.
Local arrangements are entrusted to the Randolph Funeral Home of 219 Bonner
Street, Washington, N.C. (Washington Daily News - Tuesday, July 19, 2005)

MACKEY, Golden

CHESAPEAKE - Golden Mackey, 77, of the 700 block of South
Lake Circle, passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 in his home. Born in Currituck,
N.C., Mr. Mackey was a retired butcher and owner of Village Wholesale Meats. He
is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Lena M. Mackey; a daughter, Monique
Mackey Gordon and a son, Mark L. Mackey, both of Jamaica, N.Y.; two sisters,
Christine Mackey of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Ethel Mackey Brown of Winterville, N.C.;
and two brothers, Rufus A. Mackey, Sr. of Brooklyn and Ernest Gibbs of
Greenville, N.C. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, in Dome of
Canaan Baptist Church, 1209 S. Dominion Blvd., with the Rev. Benjamin Mackey and
the Rev. Theodore R. Little, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Albert G.
Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour
prior to the service on Thursday.
(The
Virginian-Pilot – Monday, October 11, 2010) [Ethel
Ramona Brown states he was the son of Golden C. Mackey and Ethel Belle Mann Mackey of Currituck Township
(Scranton, NC) Official Name: Golden Genesis (Gennis) Mackey, born July 31, 1933, Currituck
Township, Hyde County, NC.]

MACKEY, Larry

Larry Mackey, a resident of 689 Sladesville Credle Road, Scranton, died
Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Bonner
Street Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. The family will receive
friends at the home. (Washington Daily News - Thursday, August 9, 2012)

MACKEY-FARROW, Maudie Lee

Mrs. Maudie Lee MACKEY-FARROW, 79, of North
Brunswick, N.J., died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at the Robert Wood Johnson
University Hospital, New Brunswick, N.J. A funeral will be conducted
Saturday in Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, New Brunswick, N.J. Burial will follow in
Franklin Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Farrow was born on June 11, 1925,
the daughter of the late Golden and Ethel Mann Mackey. She was a graduate of the
former Hyde County Training School. She relocated during her young adult years,
first to New York, and later to New Jersey. She was retired. Survivors
include three daughters, Verna Farrow and Abbie Farrow, both of Trenton, N.J.,
and Maudie L. Woods of Somerset, N.J.; one son, Ralph Farrow Jr., of North
Brunswick, N.J.; three sisters, Rose Mackey and Christine Mackey, both of
Brooklyn, N.Y., and Ethel Brown of Winterville; four brothers, Golden Mackey,
Rufus Mackey and Frank Mackey, all of New York, and Ernest Gibbs of Simpson;
seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by
Hughes Funeral Home, Trenton, N.J. Local arrangements are by Randolph
Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News -
Friday, July 23, 2004)

MACKEY, Prentis

Mr.
Prentis Mackey, 81, of Hyde County died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Mackey officiating.
Arrangements are by Rowsom Funeral Home of Columbia. (Washington Daily News
[Washington, NC] – Friday, December 18, 2009)

MACKEY, Rosa Belle

Ms. Rosa Belle Mackey, 78, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and
formerly of Hyde County, died Friday, April 13, 2007, at Kingsbrook Jewish
Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. A funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m.
Wednesday in Unity Funeral Home, Brooklyn, N.Y. Burial will follow in Rose Hill
Memorial Park and Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Ms. Mackey was the daughter of
the late Golden C. and Ethel Belle Mann Mackey of Hyde County. She was a 1949
graduate of Hyde County Training School. She was a former employee of New York
Hospital. She had lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., for 58 years. Survivors include
twin sons, Ronald L. Mackey of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Dr. Richard L. Mackey of
Oxford, Miss.; two sisters, Ethel Mackey Brown of Winterville, and Christine
Mackey of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and three brothers, Rufus A. Mackey Sr. of Brooklyn,
N.Y., Golden C. Mackey of Chesapeake, Va., and Ernest Gibbs of Greenville.
The family will receive friends today from 4-7 p.m. at Unity Funeral Home,
Brooklyn, N.Y. Local arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N.
Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News - Tuesday, April 17, 2007)

MACKEY, SR., William
Edward

Mr. William Edward MACKEY, SR., 76, of 314 Treybrooke Circle, Apt.
11, Greenville, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital,
Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at noon Friday in Philipi
Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) Church, Greenville, with the Rev.
Dr. Randy Royal officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery,
Washington. Mr. Mackey was born in Hyde County on Oct. 5, 1926. He
was the son of the late Ethel Mann Mackey and Golden Mackey. He attended
the Hyde County Training School. He was an Army veteran. On Oct. 10, 1947,
he married Martha Lovey Mackey, who survives. He was retired from Adams
Metal Aluminum Suppliers, New York. After retirement, he was employed as
a greeter at Wal-Mart. He was a member of Philipi Church of Christ (Disciples
of Christ) Church, Greenville, where he served as a deacon. Survivors
include one son, Gregory Mackey of New York; four brothers, Golden Mackey,
Rufus Mackey and Frank Mackey, all of New York, and Ernest Gibbs of Simpson;
four sisters, Maudie Farrow of New Jersey, Rose Mackey and Christine Mackey,
both of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Ethel Brown of Winterville; six grandchildren;
and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons,
William Edward Mackey Jr. on Dec. 1, 1986 and Travis L. Mackey on July
9, 2001. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner
St., Washington. (Washington Daily News - Thursday, September 25,
2003)

MAHLKUCH, Duane Willis

SWAN QUARTER - Duane Willis MAHLKUCH, 64, of
the Rose Bay community, died Wednesday, April 17 at Pungo Distirct Hospital
in Belhaven. Born in Madison, Green County, Wisconsin, he was the son of
the late John S. and Laura M. Wyss Mahlkuch. He was a retired dairyman
and after moving to Hyde County, he enjoyed commercial fishing. He attended
Lighthouse Assembly of God at Buxton where he and his wife spent summers
on Hatteras Island. Surviving are his wife, Glenda Watson Mahlkuch; four
sons: Robert Mahlkuch of New Glarus, Wis., Samuel Mahlkuch of Concord,
Mike Mahlkuch of Bellville, Wis., and Lavern Mahlkuch of Monroe, Wis.;
a daughter, Judy Mahlkuch of Lancaster, Wis.; two step-sons: Dee Lloyd
of Lancaster, S.C. and Charlie Herina of Swan Quarter; three step-daughters:
Angela Hancock of Lancaster, S.C., Dawn Wescoat and Colleen Wilson, both
of Buxton; two brothers: John Mahlkuch of Eustis, Fla. and Harland Mahlkuch
of Broadhead, Wis.; and 17 grandchildren. Mr. Mahlkuch was preceded in
death by a sister, Sue. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, April
20, at Swan Quarter Christian Church with Raffael Farrow, Jr. officiating.
Burial followed in Fairfield cemetery. Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter
handled arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, April 21, 2002; pg.
12A)

MAHLKUCH, Glenda Watson

Glenda Watson Mahlkuch, mother, grandmother, sister, died peacefully, Wednesday
November 9, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Norfolk, VA.
December 20, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William H. Watson and Merdie
Ballance Williams. She was married to Duane W. Mahlkuch who preceded her in
death. She was a member of the former Fairfield Baptist Church, she worked
as a telecommunicator for the County of Hyde and later as a Certified Nursing
Assistant. Mrs. Glenda was loved by many people, her children and grandchildren
were very special to her. She was known for her baking, especially her wedding
cakes. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 12,
2016, at Fairfield Christian Church. Pastor Russ Howard will officiate. Burial
will follow at the family plot in Fairfield Cemetery. Surviving are two
sons, Dee Glenn Lloyd of Lancaster, SC, Charles Herina and wife Jennifer of Swan
Quarter; three daughters, Angela Roberson and husband Clay of Lancaster, SC,
Dawn Wescoat and husband Elwood of Buxton, Colleen Freye and husband Rob of
Buxton; two brothers, William Watson and wife Carol of Roanoke Rapids, Joey
Williams and wife Diana of Fairfield,; two sisters, Carolyn Land of Oswego, Ill
and Sue Mann and husband Tom of Fairfield; four step sons, Rob Mahlkuch, Mike
Mahlkuch, Lavernn Mahlkuch and Sam Mahlkuch; a step daughter, Judy Mahlkuch;
eight grandchildren, Adriana Simpson and husband Kevin, Ashley Lloyd, Billie
Herina, Christopher Lloyd, Hayley Hancock, Jeffrey Wescoat, Hobson Freye, Kai
Wescoat; nine step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother
and sister-in-law, Ernie Nelson Watson and wife, Frances. The family will
receive friends Friday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan
Quarter. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.
(Bryan Funeral Home)

KITTY HAWK - Lawrence M. MANK, 79, died on July 30 in Cheasapeake
General Hospital. Mr. Mank was born in Maine and raised his family in Pennsylvania
and New Jersey. He retired to Dare County in 1977 after 35 years in sales
and management at Engelhard Industries. He was a member of the senior Corps
of Retired Executives on the Outer Banks and the Kitty Hawk Citizen's Association.
He is survived by his wife, Amy Jo; daughters: Susan Madsen of Upper Black
Eddy, Pa., Laurel Miller of Mt. Holly, N.J., and Christina Mank of Harbinger;
and granddaughter, Wendy Miller of Mt. Laurel, N.J. At Mr. Mank's request,
memorial services will not be held. The family suggests donations be made
to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. (The Coastland Times
- Tuesday, August 3, 1993; pg. 12A)

MANN, Carl Lee

Mr. Carl Lee Mann, 63, of 1118
The High Road, Engelhard, died Monday, June 9, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial
Hospital in Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday in Mount
Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Larry Shelton officiating. Burial
will follow in Brown Cemetery. Mr. Mann was born in Hyde County on Jan. 8,
1945. He was the son of the late Sanford Gillian and Lizzie G. Mann and the
surrogate son of the late Wilson Mann. He was a graduate of the former Davis
High School. He was married to Lettie Blount Mann, who survives. He was a member
of Faithful Hannah Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include three
daughters, Pamela Holloway of Greenville, Nelma Mann of Washington and Kenisha
Mann of Belhaven; one son, Carl Scott of Newport News, Va.; eight sisters,
Martha Selby, Margaret Gibbs and Cora Mann, all of Georgetown, Del., Lizzie
Cannon of Bridgeville, Del., Helen Howard, Eva Shelton and Geraldine Gibbs, all
of Engelhard and Devella Shelton of Hampton, Va.; five brothers, Willie Mann,
Willie Gibbs and Leroy Mann, all of Engelhard, Louis Mann of Bridgeville, Del.,
and Larry Shelton of Virginia Beach, Va.; and five grandchildren. The body will
be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive
friends at the home. A walk-in viewing will take place today from 1-7 p.m. at
Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington
Daily News [Washington, NC] – Friday, June
13, 2008)

MANN,
Carrie Mae Griffin

Carrie Mae Griffin Mann, 101, died Wednesday, Nov. 10,
2010, at the Cypress Rosewood, Raleigh. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m.
Saturday at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2723 Clark Avenue,
Raleigh, with the Rev. Royall Yount and Rev. Larry Homes officiating. The family
will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. Interment
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Amity Methodist Church Cemetery, Lake Landing,
N.C. with the Rev. Jim Lupton presiding. A reception will follow at the
Community Parrish House at St. George’s Episcopal Church, Lake Landing, N.C.
Arrangements are by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home. (Washington
Daily News [Washington, NC] – Friday,
November 12, 2010)

MANN, David Simmons

David Simmons Mann, age 45, a resident of 7820 Piney Woods Road,
Fairfield, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at UHS–Pungo Hospital in Belhaven.
Born July 28, 1966, in Beaufort County, he was the son of Richard L. Mann Jr.
and Betty Simmons Mann who survive. David was a special needs son who brought
love and happiness to his family and touched many lives. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the family plot in Fairfield Cemetery. Steve
Bryan will officiate. In addition to his parents, David is survived by two
brothers, Richard Lee Mann III and wife Shelly, and Thomas W. Mann and wife Sue,
all of Fairfield; a sister, Darlene M. Parent and husband Kent of
Hendersonville; nieces and nephews, Demock Mann, Brittany Mann Blizzard, Tyler
Mann, Alex Payne, Richard Mann IV, Wyatt Mann, BoLee Mann, Kendal P. Dobra,
Tessa Parent, Taron Parent, Jessie Parent, Thomas W. Mann II and Taylor M. Mann.
David was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Richard L. and Murray
Swindell Mann, and his maternal grandparents, Joseph L. and Maxine Boomer
Simmons. The family suggests that memorials be directed to Fairfield
Volunteer Fire Department, 6680 Highway 94, Fairfield, or Pungo District
Hospital Foundation, 202 E. Water St., Belhaven NC 27810. Arrangements are
by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Washington
Daily News [Washington, NC] – Wednesday,
December 21, 2011)

MANN, Edward L.

HYDE COUNTY - Departed this life in Hyde County
on the night of the 18th inst., Edward L. MANN, one of the oldest citizens
of the county. He was a prominent man in all public enterprises and was
a member of a distinguished, numerous and wealthy family. He was father
of chief shellfish commissioner, J.S. MANN. (Economist-Falcon - Friday,
January 26, 1894; pg. 3)

MANN, Edward Leigh

Mr.
Edward Leigh Mann, age 60, a resident of 815 E. 4th St., Washington, died
Monday, September 24, 2012 at his home. Memorial services will be held at
12:00 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of
Washington and will be conducted by Dr. Michael Price. The family will receive
friends from 10:00 am until 11:45 am prior to the service. Mr. Mann was
born in Hyde County on June 9, 1952 to the late Max and Ruby Cuthrell Mann. He
was a graduate of Washington High School and graduated from East Carolina
University with a Master’s degree in English. He was an adjunct professor of
English and Creative Writing, serving many of the local community colleges in
eastern North Carolina. Mr. Mann was a well respected, talented musician, and
incredible guitar player. Prior to his career in teaching, he was a member of
many bands including The Catalinas, The Kays, and Kruze. He had a unsurpassed
passion and love for music beginning at an early age and spanning his entire
life. Mr. Mann was a member of First Christian Church of Washington.
Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Leigh Mann Fell and husband William E.
Fell, Jr. of Wilmington and his grandson, William “Wil” Fell. Paul Funeral
Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Mann family. (Paul
Funeral Home)

MANN, Eleanor Farrow

Mrs. Eleanor Farrow Mann, 42, of 146 Copper Land,
Engelhard, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, at home. A funeral will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Mattamuskeet School with the Rev. George Merrick
officiating. Burial will follow in Brown Memorial Cemetery, Engelhard.
Mrs. Mann was born in Beaufort County on May 10, 1965. She was the daughter of
the late Ina Whitney and James R. Spencer. She was married to Donald Mann, who
survives. She was employed as a seafood processor. Survivors include one
stepson, Dwight Mann of Greenville; one stepdaughter, Renita Mann of Greenville;
12 sisters, Hattie Farrow, Janice Whitney and Yvonna Small, all of Engelhard,
Valerie Spencer, Willia Howard and Peggy McCoy, all of Fairfield, Pamela Farrow
of Swan Quarter, Connie Spencer of Chocowinity, Hazel Basnight of Columbia,
Callie Farrow of Greensboro, Doris Cutler of Washington and Peggy Rodgers of New
York; five brothers, Eddie Whitney of Greensboro, Reggie Rodgers of Maryland,
James Roberson of Raleigh, Charles Rodgers of New Jersey and James J. Weston of
Belhaven; and four step-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Rowsom Funeral
Home, Columbia. (Washington Daily News - Saturday, August 25, 2007)

Mrs. Emlie (sic) MANN died at her residence
in Fairfield. She was left a widow several years ago. (The Washington Gazette
- Thursday, October 17, 1889; pg. 3; column 4) [Posted here with kind permission
from John H. Oden, III]

MANN, Eunice

FAIRFIELD - We regret very much to learn that little Eunace MANN
of Lake Landing, granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. T.H.B. Gibbs of this place,
died very suddenly with the croup December 16th about 6 o'clock p.m. (The
Evening Messenger - Tuesday, December 21, 1897; pg. 1; column 3) [Posted
here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]

MANN, JR., Harvey B.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Harvey B. Mann, Jr. passed away March 30, 2010
at the age of 79.
Born in Raleigh, N.C., the son of the late Harvey B. Mann, Sr. and
Margaret Emma Mann of Engelhard, N.C., Harvey retired as Vice
President after 25 years with Bank of America. He was a past president
of the Virginia Beach Rotary Club and a Harris Fellow. He graduated NC
State in 1952 and received an MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1954.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Florence P. Mann, his
daughters, Laura Mann Johnson and Virginia (Ginger) Mann, and his
grandsons Kyle and Chandler Johnson, and Paul Rymsza.
A service celebrating his life will be held Wednesday, April 7th at 2
p.m. at Eastern Shore Chapel, 2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach.
Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family.
(Washington Daily News - Sunday, April 4, 2010)

MANN, Jack Spencer

Mr. Jack Spencer MANN, 88, of 724 Pamlico St.,
Belhaven, died Thursday, May 19, 2005, at Cross Creek Health Care in Swan
Quarter. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Reddick
Missionary Baptist Church in Belhaven with the Rev. James W. Harris officiating.
Burial will follow at Northside Cemetery, Belhaven. Mr. Mann was born
April 3, 1917, in Hyde County, son of the late Ella Mann and Polley Spencer. He
graduated from the Pitt County public schools and did further studies at Johnson
C. Smith in Charlotte. Mr. Mann was owner and operator of Jack and Sarah Beauty
Salon. In New York he was a member of Victory Baptist Church. After moving back
to North Carolina he became a member of St. Reddick Missionary Baptist Church
and served as chairman of the Trustee Board. He was married to Nina Moore
Mann who preceded him in death. Survivors include one son, Paul Reginald
Mann of Bloomfield, Mich.; three sisters, Mary Spencer, Dorothy Spencer and
Ethel Spencer, all of New York; five brothers, Walter Spencer, Willie Spencer
and James C. Spencer, all of Belhaven, Wilbert Spencer of New York and Vincent
Spencer of Connecticut, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by a daughter, Montross West. The body will be placed in the church one
hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the home,
724 Pamlico St., Belhaven. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219
N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News - Wednesday, May 25,
2005)

HYDE COUNTY - Leaner B. MANN, 94, of the 700
block of Farnham Lane, died Aug. 6, 1991, in a nursing home. Mrs. Mann
was born in Lake Landing, N.C., and was a member of St. Lydia Baptist Church
in Hyde County, N.C. She was the widow of James Mann. Survivors include
a daughter, Dallie Trotman of Virginia Beach; a son, David Spencer of Washington,
D.C.; a sister, Olive B. Selby of Hyde County; and a grandchild. The funeral
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Lydia Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Cox Cemetery, Hyde County. Family and friends will assemble at 10 a.m.
Sunday at the residence for the procession. Twilight Funeral Home is handling
arrangements. (Virginian-Pilot - Saturday, August 10, 1991; pg. 2D)

MANN, Leondis "Uncle
Bub"

NORFOLK - Leondis "Uncle Bub'' MANN, 82,
of the 3400 block of Llewellyn Ave., died Oct. 7, 2000, in Lafayette Villa
Nursing Home. A native of Hyde County, N.C., Mr. Mann was an employee of
the Public Works Dept. for the city of Norfolk and was a veteran of World
War II. He was a former member of Queen Street Baptist Church. He is survived
by a special daughter, Peggy Mann of Norfolk; and nieces and nephews, Rebecca
Mann, Sheena Mann, Charlie Mann and wife Lillie, Raleigh Mann and wife
Carolyn, Latonya Mann, all of Norfolk, Sarah Woods and husband Charles,
Ruby Jackson and husband Jessie, Dorothy Robinson, Thelma Sauls, Larry,
Tony, Anthony, Lizette, Donna, Reaucheau, Conrad Holloway and Victoria
Cradle. He was predeceased by two sisters: Esther Lewis and Hazel Mann
Knight; three brothers: Donnie Mann, Johnnie Mann and Casey Mann; and a
sister-in-law, Bertha Mann. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday at Oakland Cemetery, Hampton, by the Rev. James Williams. The
family will assemble at Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel,
at 10:15 a.m. for the procession. (Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, October
11, 2000; pg. 8B)

FAIRFIELD - Mrs. Murray Swindell MANN, 89, of Route 1, Fairfield,
died Friday morning at Cross Creek Health Center in Swan Quarter. A native
of Fairfield, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Alexander Franklin
and Susan Rebecca Murray Swindell. She was the widow of Richard Lee Mann,
Sr. who died in 1949. She served as organist of Fairfield United Methodist
Church for more than 70 years, taught music in the former Fairfield School
for many years, was active in the United Methodist Women and the Fairfield
Book Club. She was recognized as Hyde County "Woman of the Year".
Surviving are a son, Richard Lee Mann, Jr. of Fairfield; a daughter, Betty
Mann Carawan of Chesapeake, Va.; a brother, W. Durant Swindell of Raleigh;
a sister, Catherine S. Bigelow of Barefoot Bay, Florida; 8 grandchildren
and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday
in Fairfield United Methodist Church. The Rev. W. Thomas Clarke, pastor,
will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairfield Cemetery. Arrangements
are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter where the body will lie in
state until 12:30 p.m. Sunday when it will be moved to the church. (The
Coastland Times - Sunday, May 2, 1993; pg. 10A)

MANN, Otella / Otelia Spencer

Mrs. Otella S. Mann, 87, of 1341 Paradise Road, Edenton, died Monday, May
12, 2008, at Britthaven Nursing Home in Edenton. A funeral will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ Apostolic
Faith with Elder Willie Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Grove
Church cemetery, Columbia. Mrs. Mann was born in Hyde County on April 12,
1921. She was the daughter of the late Mattie and Julian Spencer. She was a
widow. She had been employed as a domestic. Survivors include two sisters,
Matilda Gilliam of Columbia and Carrie Priester of New York. Arrangements
are by Rowsom Funeral Home, Columbia. (Washington Daily News - Saturday,
May 17, 2008)

EDENTON - Otelia Spencer Mann, 87, of Paradise Road, died Monday, May 12
at Britthaven Nursing. Born in Hyde County April 12, 1921, she was the
daughter of the late Julian and Mattie Spencer. She was widowed and was
employed as a domestic. Surviving are two sisters: Matilda Gilliam of
Columbia and Carrie Priester of NY. Funeral services will be Monday, May
19 at 2 p.m. at The Church of Our Lord Savior Jesus Christ Apostolic Faith with
Elder Willie Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Grove Church
cemetery, Columbia. Rowson Funeral Home, Columbia is assisting with
arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, May 18, 2008; pg. 10A)

MANN, Richard Howerton

ENGELHARD - Richard Howerton MANN, 84, died Sunday, October 19, at
Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in the Middletown community on
September 26, 1913, he was the son of the late Edward Lee and Ida Victoria
Spencer Mann. He was retired from the former N.C. State Highway Commission
as county supervisor after 42 years of service and was a member of the
Engelhard United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ruth McKinney
Mann; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were brothers: Carl
L. Mann, Frank Mann and Max Mann, and a sister, Janie Mann. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery
in Swan Quarter with the Rev. L.R. Sparrow, minister, officiating. The
family will receive friends at the Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter.
(The Coastland Times - Tuesday, October 21, 1997; pg. 12A)

MANN, Mrs. S. S. (Magnolia
M. Watson)

SWAN QUARTER - Mrs. Samuel Spencer MANN, 88, died in Washington,
N.C. on Monday at 9:20 a.m. after a long illness. She is survived by seven
daughters: Mrs. L.H. Swindell of Washington, Mrs. Leslie Jones of Norfolk,
Mrs. Clifton Credle of Belhaven, Mrs. John Sweeney of Philadelphia, Pa.,
Mrs. Charles Hartman of Portsmouth, Mrs. William Amis of Hallsville, Texas,
and Mrs. David McCarroll of Mamaroneck, New York; a son, J. Spencer Mann
of New York City; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Her husband
was for the years of his lifetime, a prominent attorney of Hyde County,
residing at Swan Quarter. Mrs. Mann was a native of Hyde County and after
the death of her husband in 1940, she resided with her daughter, Mrs. Credle,
in Belhaven. She was an active member of Trinity Methodist Church and daughter
of the late Joseph M. and Mrs. Eliza Credle Watson. The body was taken
from the Paul Funeral Home in Washington to Trinity Methodist Church for
funeral services on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial was in the family cemetery
at Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Friday, January 6, 1956; pg. 3)

MANN, Merdis Marie

ENGELHARD - Merdis Marie MANN, 62, died September 8 in Pungo District
Hospital in Belhaven. Mrs. Mann was employed as a crab picker by a local
seafood company. She is survived by her husband, Wester Mann, and daughter,
Sylvia M. Whitfield, both of Engelhard; six sons [only 5 named]: Donald
Mann, Larry Mann, Howard Mann, Mac McCoy Mann, all of Engelhard, and Cornell
Mann of Raleigh; one sister, Grace Walker of Engelhard; four brothers:
Tilson Young and Tom Young, both of Engelhard, William H. Young and George
Young, both of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and 23 grandchildren. Funeral services will
be held at 1 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church of Engelhard
with burial following in the Brown Memorial Cemetery. Pastor George Merrick
will officiate. Rowsom Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge. (The Coastland
Times - Sunday, September 13, 1998, pg. 12A)

Ruby Cutrell MANN, 96, of Manteo, died
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 in her residence. Mrs. Mann was born in Fairfield in
Hyde County, NC and was a former proprietor of Drafty Tavern and former owner of
Airport Café and retired from the Dareolina Restaurant. She was a member of
Mount Olivet United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Dan and
Mary Cutrell Cutrell and was predeceased by her husbands, Marvin Leslie Mann and
Joe Daniels. She is survived by and cared for by her nieces, Hope Dough, Selma
Watson and Kathy Spencer all of Manteo, Carolyn Cutrell of Fairfield, Nell Cox
of Middleton, June, Janet and Joanne all of Virginia, and her nephew, Vernon
Barrington of Manteo. A celebration of life will be held in Mount
Olivet United Methodist Church on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 2:00 pm by Rev.
Jerry Cribb and Rev. Tom Murphy. Entombment will be in Roanoke Island Memorial
Gardens. Friends may join the family at Twiford Funeral Home on Thursday from
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The family will gather at the home at 206 Devon Street on
Friday to receive friends at 12:30 until time of service. Twiford
Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.
(Twiford Funeral Home)

MANN, Ruth McKinney

ENGELHARD - Ruth McKinney MANN, 86, formerly
of Engelhard and more recently a resident of The Meadows Assisted Living
in Rockwell, died Tuesday, January 23 at The Meadows. Born in Hyde County
on December 9, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Junious Thomas and
Xenia Selby McKinney. She graduated from the old Engelhard School and attended
cosmetology school. She was a retired cosmetologist. She was a member of
the former Middletown Christian Church where she had been active in all
phases of church life and was a member of the Hyde Chapter #213, Order
of Eastern Star. She was the widow of Richard Howerton Mann who died October
20, 1997. Surviving are six brothers: H.J. McKinney of China Grove, N.R.
McKinney, V.A. McKinney, Earl Gray McKinney and P.D. McKinney, all of Salisbury
and P.H. McKinney of Granite Quarry; and five sisters: Lois M. Fulp of
Durham, Willie D. Testa of Auburn, N.Y., Eunice M. Dwiggins of Cooleemee,
Irene M. Hinson and Emogene M. Carawan, both of Salisbury. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Steve
Bryan and Valerie Ballance will officiate. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral
Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, January 25, 2001;
pg. 10A)

ENGELHARD - Mrs. Sandra Thomas MANN, 54, of 622 Virginia Avenue,
Virginia Beach, died in Belhaven, on Thursday morning after suffering a
heart attack at the home in Engelhard. A native of Chamberlain, South Dakota,
she was the daughter of the late Richard and Opal Thomas. She was a licensed
practical nurse at Virginia Beach General Hospital where she had worked
for the past 27 years. Funeral services were set for Saturday in Amity
United Methodist Church, Lake Landing Community, near Engelhard. Rev. William
Renn, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, Charles S. Mann; a son, Douglas N. Mann of Virginia
Beach; a brother, Lowell Thomas of Sun City, Arizona; and a grandchild.
The family was to receive friends at the Engelhard home. Arrangements by
Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, November
4, 1990)

MANN, Sara Jones

WASHINGTON, N.C. - Mrs. Sara J. MANN, well-known resident of Fairfield
in Hyde County, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Taylor Hospital where
she had been a patient since September 22. Death was caused by a complication
of disease. She had been in failing health for the past year. Before her
marriage to the late Thomas C. Mann, former sheriff of Hyde and one of
the largest planters in the county, she was Miss Sara Jones of Swan Quarter.
She was born September 5, 1879, the daughter of the late John Jones and
Anice Jones, former residents of Swan Quarter. Mrs. Mann took an active
interest in the life of her community, was a member of the Fairfield Methodist
Church, of the Book Club and other civic organizations. Surviving are one
son, Thomas C. Mann of Fairfield; a step-daughter, Mrs. R.E. Windley of
Vanceboro; a half-sister, Mrs. Robert Thomas of Swan Quarter; and a half-brother,
John Roberts of near Raleigh. Funeral services will be conducted from the
Fairfield Methodist Church Wednesday at 11 o'clock by the Rev. C. Allen
Lee, pastor. Burial will be in the Fairfield Cemetery. (Unknown newspaper
- October 1936) [Submitted by Merlin S. Berry of Gambrills, Md.]

MANN, Sarah

RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT - We, the members of the Fairfield Missionary
Society, wish to pay tribute to the memory of Mrs. Sarah MANN, who slipped
away from earthly cares in the morning of October 6, 1936. She was a loyal
member, one who did her duty unflinchingly. We shall miss her help and
wholesome influence and think of her still as the same. I say she is not
dead; just gone away. Be it Resolved: First, that her passing leaves us
in sorrow, but her Christian influence will live on. Second, that our sympathy
goes out to the dear ones left behind, and our wishes are that God's love
and spirit abide with them. Third, that a copy of these resolutions be
sent to the family, one to the N.C. Christian Advocate, one to the Hyde
County Messenger, and one recorded on our minutes. [signed: Mrs. A.B. Midyette,
Miss Emily Carter, Mrs. A.L. Cuthrell] (The Hyde County Messenger - January
1937?) [Submitted by Merlin S. Berry of Gambrills, Md.]

MANN, Thomas

HYDE COUNTY - Resolution of the Fairfield Canal and Turnpike Co.
in honor of Thomas MANN who died January 27, 1894 and the age of 73. (The
Economist-Falcon Weekly - Friday, February 1, 1895)

LAKE LANDING - Thomas Jefferson MANN, 84, for many years a leading
figure in Hyde County politics, succumbed at 6 o'clock Thursday at his
home at Lake Landing of a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been in failing health
for two years. A man of striking personality, he had the knack of making
strong friendships and keeping friends. Until about two years before his
death, he was active and was usually in attendance at all public gatherings
where he enjoyed meeting the people he knew. He had spent his life a farmer
and businessman during which time he held many county offices and positions
of honor. Mr. Mann was first married to Miss Ella Gibbs and they had the
following children who survive: Harvey B. of Washington, D.C., Norfleet
of Lake Landing, Mrs. Wade H. Ferguson of LaGrange, and Mrs. T.A. Jennette
of Lake Landing. After the death of his first wife, he married Mrs. Blanche
Bonner of Lake Landing about 37 years ago. The following children of this
union survive: Thurston Mann of Raleigh, Walter Burrus Mann of Cary, William
A. Mann of Belhaven, and Mrs. C.T. Gunn of Atlantic. There are 10 grandchildren.
He is also survived by a sister, Miss Janie Mann of Lake Landing. He was
a member of the Masonic Lodge at Lake Landing, a Shriner of Sudan Temple,
New Bern, and a lifelong member of Amity Methodist Church at Lake Landing
from where the funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30.
Burial was in Amity churchyard. All of the children reached home for the
funeral except Harvey Mann who is seriously ill with pneumonia in Washington.
(The Coastland Times - Friday, April 17, 1953; pg. 4)

MANN, Thomas R.

HYDE COUNTY - Resolution of respect for Thomas R. MANN who died June
9, 1895, in the 62nd year of his age. (The Economist-Falcon Weekly - Friday,
July 26, 1895)

MANN, Thurston Jefferson

RALEIGH
- Thurston Jefferson MANN, 86, of Raleigh died on September 15, 2006 at the
Springmoor Retirement Community. His devoted wife of 61 years, Lela Davenport
Mann, was by his side along with his family. Lela Mann has spent the last
several years lovingly caring for him during his battle with Alzheimer's. Mr.
Mann was born on June 22, 1920 in Lake Landing, NC to the late Thomas Jefferson
Mann and Blanche Bonner Mann. He was a 1941 graduate of N.C. State College. He
subsequently earned a Master's degree from N.C. State and went on to receive his
Ph.D. from Cornell University. He and his wife met at Columbia High School in
Columbia, NC where they both taught. He was called to serve his country in the
US Navy on July 2, 1942 as a Lieutenant on the USS LST 370. During his time with
the Navy he participated in the North African Invasion, Invasion of Sicily and
the Invasion of Normandy. Upon his return from the service he became an
assistant professor of Agronomy at N.C. State. He served as a professor of Crop
Science and head of the Genetics Department. In 1983 Mr. Mann retired from N.C.
State after teaching there for over 40 years. He was well known for his tobacco
genetics research. Mr. Mann will be remembered for his great wit, his love
family and their time on the Pungo River, and his wonderful capacity to weave a
tale. Mr. Mann is survived by his wife, Lela Davenport Mann; his three sons,
Jeff Mann and wife, Johanna, Ray Mann and wife, Debora, Richard Mann and wife,
Cathy; his brothers, William Austin Mann and Walter Burrus "Tommy" Mann; one
sister, Ella Bonner Gunn; three grandchildren, Sarah, Kevin and Rebecca Mann. He
was preceded in death by his brothers, Norfleet and Harvey Mann. Sisters, Myra
Jeanette and Jane Ferguson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home
on Sunday night from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted on 1 p.m.
Monday, September 18, 2006 at the Highland United Methodist Church on the corner
of Ridge Road and Lake Boone Trail with the Rev. Jim Lee officiating. A private
family graveside service will be held at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family
would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff and friends at
Springmoor for the care and love shown to Thurston. Mitchell Funeral Home at
Raleigh Memorial Park, 7209 Glenwood Ave, is serving the Mann family. (The
News & Observer - Saturday, September 16, 2006)

MANN, Walter Davis

BELHAVEN - Walter Davis MANN, 61, died Tuesday evening, July 20,
at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Hyde County, October 11,
1937, he was the son of the late Marion Spencer and Bessie Williams Mann.
He was married to the former Wanda Gibbs on April 23, 1960. He served in
the U.S. Army in the 1960's and was a retired shipping operator with Weyerhaeuser
Corporation. Surviving are a son, Gregory Mann of Belhaven; two daughters:
Sherry M. Stotesberry and Beverly M. Paul, both of Swan Quarter; a brother,
Raymond Cuthrell of Cape Coral, Fla.; five sisters: Bessie Edwards, Dorothy
Ramsey and Claudia Bright, all of Chesapeake, Va., Ella Wright of Woodbury,
N.J. and Rose Marshall of Hammonton, N.J.; and one granddaughter. Mr. Mann
was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Marion Spencer Mann, Jr.
and sisters, Elsie Donato, Lucille Richardson and Virginia Cuthrell. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery.
Steve Bryan will officiate. The family will receive friends at Bryan Funeral
Service in Swan Quarter on Thursday, 7-8 p.m. and at other times at the
home of Sherry and Ernie Stotesberry of Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times
- Thursday, July 22, 1999; pg. 7B)

MANN, Wanda Gibbs

ENGELHARD - Ms. Wanda Gibbs MANN, 64, of 1947 White Plains
Road, Engelhard, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at Pungo District Hospital,
Belhaven. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan
Quarter. Ms. Mann was born in Hyde County on Sept. 9, 1941. She was the
daughter of the late Wilbur and Rena Harris Gibbs. She had worked for the last
several years as a clerk with R.S. Spencer, Inc. in Engelhard. She was a member
of the former Middletown Christian Church. Survivors include one son,
Gregory D. Mann of Chocowinity; two daughters, Sherry M. Stotesberry of Swan
Quarter and Beverly M. Paul of Bath; one grandchild; three step-grandchildren
and three step-great-grandchildren. (Washington Daily News - Wednesday,
January 18, 2006)

MANN, William Austin

William Austin Mann, 85, died Tuesday, January 22 at his vacation home at
Woodstock on the Pungo in Beaufort County. Mr. Mann was born March 11, 1922 in
Lake Landing, NC to the late Thomas Jefferson Mann and Blanche Bonner Mann. He
attended Louisburg College, served in the US Merchant Marines in the Pacific
theater during WWII, and married Mary Louise Sparrow who preceded him in death.
He later married Dorothy Skinner Taylor who survives him. Bill was a
lifelong Methodist and active in the Grifton Masonic Lodge. He retired from
DuPont in 1982 after 29 years of service. His community service included
assisting with the restoration of the Grifton Depot, the recovery effort after
Hurricane Floyd, Christmas bell-ringing for the Salvation Army and volunteering
at Pitt Memorial Hospital. Bill was chivalrous and a true gentleman. He was a
gentle soul and we thank him for sharing his life with us. In addition to
Dorothy Mann, his wife of 34 years, Bill is survived by his daughters Billie
Jean Mann of Belhaven, Ella Hudson and husband Joe of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his
daughter-in-law Katherine Sawyer Mann of Wilmington; his brother Walter B.
“Tommy” Mann and wife Kay of Cary; sister Ella Bonner Gunn of Shelby;
sister-in-law Lela D. Mann of Raleigh; six grandchildren, Karma Warren, David
Hudson, William Allen Hudson and wife Michelle, and Austin, Charlie, and Mary
Ashburn Mann; and two great-grandchildren, Samantha Warren and David J. Hudson
Jr. as well as a large clan of much loved nieces and nephews. He is also
survived by his stepson William Bruce Taylor and wife Ann of Bear Grass; step
daughter-in-law Ann Taylor of Washington and step grandson Aubrey Taylor of
Raleigh. In addition to his first wife, Mary, and son, Samuel Austin Mann,
Bill was preceded in death by his brothers Thurston, Norfleet and Harvey Mann
and sisters Myra Jennette and Jane Ferguson. A memorial service will be
conducted Saturday, January 26 at 1:00 at the Grifton United Methodist Church
with a reception and visitation immediately following in the Fellowship Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to the “Friends of Amity” (Methodist Church
in Lake Landing, N.C.), 88 Sally Lane, Belhaven, N.C. 27810. The family
extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. J. Thomas Lee, not only an excellent and
committed oncologist, but also a human being extraordinaire! Bill truly
lived in the manner expressed in one of his favorite poems “Let me live in my
house by the side of the road and be a friend to man.” Hillside Funeral
Service of Washington is serving the Mann family. (Washington Daily News -
January 24, 2008)

MANN, Yanita Cribbs

MRS. CARROLL L. MANN DIES IN RALEIGH HOME - Mrs. Carroll Lamb MANN,
the former Yanita Cribbs, died Monday in Raleigh after a short illness.
She had lived in Hyde County a great deal and was highly regarded. She
was the wife of a prominent native of Hyde. She was born in Tuscaloosa,
Ala. on September 20, 1882, the daughter of Carrie Roper and Harvey Hoyt
Cribbs. She was an alumna of the University of Alabama and taught for several
years at St. Mary's School in Raleigh where her principal subject was dramatics,
in which she had a lifelong interest. She was married to Carroll Lamb Mann,
professor of civil engineering at State College on October 20, 1909, and
had made her home in Raleigh from that time until her death. Mrs. Mann
was a devoted member of the Episcopal church and was active in the Good
Shepherd Church and also in St. George's Episcopal Church in Hyde County.
She also was prominent in the social life of Raleigh and was a member of
the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Daughters of the American
Revolution and was twice regent of the Bloomsbury Chapter of the DAR. She
helped to form and was the second president of the State College Woman's
Club and also held offices in the Olla Podrida Book Club of Raleigh. For
many years she was a member of the Raleigh Woman's Club. Mrs. Mann was
a member of the Kappa delta Sorority and recently assisted in organizing
the chapter now being formed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill. She is survived by her husband; three children: Carroll Lamb Mann,
Jr. of Greensboro, Mrs. E.W. Freeze, Jr. of Randleman, and Mrs. Richard
Garrett of Radburn, N.J.; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. H.R. Fulton
of Washington; and one brother, Louis Cribbs of Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral
services were conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Church of the Good Shepherd
with the Rev, J. McDowell Dick, the rector, officiating. Interment was
in Oakwood. Pallbearers were Joseph B. Cheshire, Sr., Jule B. Warren, Prof.
C.M. Lambe, Same N. Mann, Louis M. Wade and H. Burton Robinson. The family
requested that no flowers be sent. It was Mrs. Mann's wish that instead
of flowers, interested friends give to the "Engelhard Library Book
Fund", C.L. Mann, trustee, care of the First Citizens Bank and Trust
Company, Raleigh. Mrs. Mann was greatly interested in this library work,
lately begun and located near the Mann's summer home in Engelhard, Hyde
County. (The Coastland Times - April 13, 1951; pg. 2)

SAVANNAH, GA - Vivian Smithwick Mariette passed away November 1, 2013 at Hospice
Savannah. She was born in Hyde County, NC on Nov 21, 1926. Mrs. Mariette was a
homemaker known for her prolific vegetable and flower gardens, her beautifully
artistic quilts, and her great love of every cat she ever met. She lived in
Charlotte, NC most of her life and moved to Savannah, GA in 2011 to be closer to
family. She was predeceased by her parents Rufus and Grace Harris Smithwick,
brothers James and Archie Smithwick, husband Sydney L. Mariette, and son Mykle
Mariette. She is survived by her sons Richard (Jan) Mariette of Savannah, GA,
Paul Mariette of Green Valley, Arizona, and her sister Sybble Marie Smithwick of
Savannah. GA. Graveside service will be at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, NC
Tuesday November 12 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations
be made to The Humane Society of Savannah at 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. Savannah, GA
31406 or Hospice Savannah at PO Box 13190 Savannah GA 31416. TH Robertson F&CS
is serving the family.
(Savannah Morning News - November 6, 2013)

MARNER, Mary Naomi Spencer

COLUMBIA - Mary Naomi Spencer MARNER, 85, died
April 29 at her residence. Mrs. Marner, a widow, was a member of Salem
Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia and was a homemaker. Born May 7,
1916 in Hyde County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Sr. and Agnes
B. Spencer. She is survived by a daughter, Mary E. Marner of New York;
two sons: Nathaniel Marner, Jr. and Kenneth R. Marner, both of Colorado;
two sisters: Charlotte Fenner of Colorado and Jennie M. Bowser of New York;
two brothers: Linwood Spencer and Samuel Spencer, Jr., both of Colorado;
5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral
services will be on Saturday, May 4, at 1 p.m. at Salem Missionary Baptist
Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Rowsom Funeral
Home in Columbia. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, May 5, 2002; pg. 14A)

MARRINER, Mattie Pearl

Mattie Pearl Marriner, 89, of 2578 West Fifth
Street, Greenville, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, September 21,
2009, at Old Tar River Manor, Greenville, NC. Born in Swan Quarter, NC, she was
the daughter of the late David Pegram and the late Mamie Ballance and was the
widow of Mr. William Marriner. Mrs. Marriner is survived by one son, Reginald
Mason of Shawboro, NC; daughters, Lynn Marriner of Greenville, NC, Dorothy
Barnard of Front Royal, VA, and Mamie O’Neal of Grandy, NC. God blessed her with
16 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. Along
with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Douglas
Wayne Mason formerly of Shawboro, NC, Thomas N. Mason formerly of Shiloh, NC;
and her step-son, Louis Marriner formerly of Greenville, NC. A funeral service
will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Pearl Street
Pentecostal Church, Elizabeth City, NC with the Rev. Rick Lowery and Rev. Roland
Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The
family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 7:00 pm until
8:30 pm at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel and at other times at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. Reginald Mason, 1163 East Ridge Road, Shawboro, NC. Twiford Funeral
Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting
the Marriner family. (Twiford Funeral Home)

MARSHALL, Ada Mae CoxThe Coastland Times - Jan. 6, 1983; pg. 5B

MARSHALL, Annie Cox

ENGELHARD - Mrs. Annie Cox MARSHALL, 84, of Engelhard, died Wednesday
of last week at the home of her son, Norwood B. Marshall, in Norfolk, Va.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Engelhard Methodist
Church conducted by the Rev. H.L. Martin. Burial was in the Amity Methodist
Church cemetery. Mrs. Marshall, widow of Braxton C. Marshall, had made
her home in Norfolk for the past 13 years. She was a member of the Engelhard
Methodist Church and the Woman's Society of Christian Service. Surviving
are two sons: Murl Marshall of Engelhard and Norwood B. Marshall of Norfolk;
one daughter, Mrs. Winifred S. Buchheit of Scottsboro; 3 grandchildren
and 2 great-grandchildren. Her nephews served as pallbearers. (The Coastland
Times - Thursday, February 26, 1970; pg. 6)

MARSHALL, Dancy Watson

ENGELHARD - Dancy Watson MARSHALL, 78, of Route #1, died Monday,
June 24, at her home. Born in Engelhard on July 31, 1917, she was the daughter
of the late Israel Braxton and Leath Spencer Watson. Mrs. Marshall was
a member of Engelhard United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School
for many years and was a former president of the Women's Society. She worked
for many years at the original Engelhard Hotel, which was operated by her
family, and later served as magistrate in Hyde County from 1968 until 1983.
She was treasurer of the Amity Church Cemetery Fund. Surviving are her
husband of 53 years, Murel Eugene Marshall; two sons: Murel Eugene Marshall,
Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana and Braxton Martelle Marshall of Engelhard;
a daughter, Mrs. Norwood Lee (Mary Ann) Gibbs of Engelhard; a sister, Mitzi
W. Hardee of Wilmington; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Mrs.
Marshall was preceded in death by two sisters: Carey Watson Morrill in
1981 and an infant sister, Henrietta Mann Watson in 1912. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Watson family plot in Amity Methodist
Church Cemetery with the Rev. L.R. Sparrow and Leon Williams officiating.
Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland
Times - Tuesday, June 25, 1996)

MARSHALL, Etha Mae Gibbs

ENGELHARD - Etha Mae Gibbs MARSHALL, 91, long time resident of Engelhard
and more recently a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Center, died Tuesday,
April 17 at Cross Creek. Born in Hyde County on September 2, 1909, she
was the daughter of the late E.P. and Annie Spencer Gibbs. She was the
widow of John Anson Marshall and was a member of the Engelhard United Methodist
Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews and one sister-in-law,
Nina C. Gibbs of Engelhard. She was preceded in death by one sister, Viola
G. Paul; and five brothers: Nat Gibbs, Albert Gibbs, Leslie Gibbs, Henry
Gibbs, and Floyd Gibbs. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday
at the family plot in Fulford Cemetery in Engelhard. The Rev. Valerie Ballance
and the Rev. Scott Sukeforth will officiate. Bryan Funeral Service in Swan
Quarter is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, April
19, 2001; pg. 10A)

MARSHALL, Gilda Gibbs

Gilda Gibbs Marshall, 82, of Engelhard, and for some years, a resident of Cross
Creek Health Care Center, died Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Cross Creek in Swan
Quarter. Born January 20, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel “Nat” and Rena
Bell Spencer Gibbs. She was married to William G. “Billy” Marshall, Jr. who
preceded her in death. She worked for many years as an agent for United
Insurance Company of America, was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and very
active in teaching at Mattamuskeet Senior Center. She attended the Swan Quarter
Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Gilda was a very crafty person, loved everyone and always had a smile on her face.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the family plot in Fulford
Cemetery, Engelhard. Pastor Mike Wheeler will officiate
Surviving are daughter, Melinda M. Fletcher and husband, William of Youngsville;
three brothers, Marco Gibbs and wife, Denise of Engelhard, Allen Gibbs and wife,
Sue of Engelhard and Stacey Gibbs of Brown Summit, N. C.; a sister, Hazel G.
Luce and husband, Tom of Bayville, N.J.
The family will receive friends on Sunday between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Mattamuskeet Senior Center.
(Bryan Funeral Service)

MARSHALL, Kathryn Hawes

ENGELHARD - Kathryn Hawes MARSHALL, 66, died Monday, March 4, at
Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Charlotte on April 14, 1929,
she was the daughter of the late William Victor and Mildred David Hawes.
She worked as office manager of Tideland Electric Membership Corp. Engelhard
Office until her retirement in 1991. Surviving are her husband, Robert
Autry Marshall; three daughters: Judith Marie Marshall of Engelhard, Amy
Elizabeth Marshall of Columbia, S.C. and Wendy Leigh Marshall of Norfolk,
Va.; three sisters: Barbara H. Walker of Hayesville, Dorothy H. Gray of
Satsuma, Florida and Ellen H. Jones of Norcross, Ga. Funeral services were
held Wednesday at the family plot in Fulford Cemetery with Steve Bryan
officiating. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, March 7, 1996; pg. 8A)

MARSHALL, Lillian Gibbs

ENGELHARD - Lillian Gibbs MARSHALL, 94, died
Tuesday, February 19 at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Hyde
County on August 15, 1907, she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and
Carrie Spencer Gibbs. She was the widow of Fred L. Marshall who died in
1959. Mrs. Marshall was a member of the Engelhard United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughters: Maxie M. Cahoon of Engelhard and Faye M. Temple
of Camden; six grandchildren: Michael Cahoon, Pamela C. Berry, Ramona Temple,
Bonita Temple, Robin T. Gallop and Stephen Temple; and two great-grandchildren:
Becky Berry and Jill Berry. Mrs. Marshall was also preceded in death by
a brother, Joseph Gibbs, Jr. and two sisters, Gladys Marshall and Allie
Gibbs. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the family
plot in Fulford Cemetery. The Rev. Valerie Ballance will officiate. Arrangements
are being handled by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland
Times - Thursday, February 21, 2002; pg. 6A)

MARSHALL, Linwood B.Dare County Times - Friday, April 16, 1943;
pg. 1

MARSHALL, Mable Elizabeth Lowe
Sawyer

Mrs. Mable Elizabeth Lowe Sawyer MARSHALL, 94, of
160 Maple St., Pantego, died Monday, May 10, 2004. A funeral will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mt. Olive Church of Christ with Scott Askew
officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Jerry Sawyer,
Howard Rose, Jonathan Sawyer, Gene Sawyer, Keith Gibson and Lloyd Sawyer will
serve as pallbearers. Other grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Mrs. Marshall was born in Hyde County on May 30, 1909. She was the daughter of
the late Robert and Mary Bell Lowe. She was married to Walter Sawyer, who
preceded her in death in 1951. She later married Jason Marshall, who preceded
her in death in 1971. She was a member of Mt. Olive Church of Christ.
Survivors include three daughters, Doris Rose of Pantego, Dorothy Gibson of
Charlottesville, Va. and Ann Braddy of Belhaven; three sons, Walter Sawyer of
the Terra Ceia community of Pantego, Wilbur Sawyer of the Schram's Beach
community of Belhaven and Buddy Sawyer of the Free Union community of Pinetown;
one sister, Louise Howard of Wrightsville Beach; 25 grandchildren; 26
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by one son, Robert Sawyer; four sisters, Lillian Clayton, Dessie Lowe,
Florence Lowe and Beulah Stotesbury; and three brothers, Zack Lowe, Reid Lowe
and William Robert Lowe. The family will receive friends today from 7 to
8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, and other times at the home of her
daughter, Ann Braddy, 70 Old Topping Drive, Belhaven. (Washington Daily
News - Wednesday, May 12, 2004)

YORKTOWN, VA. - Mary Belle Swindell MARSHALL, 93, formerly of Hyde
County, died June 9 in a York County, Va. nursing home, where she had lived
for some time. She was the daughter of the late Addison and Florence Elizar
Midyette Swindell and was the widow of Glenn Marshall. She was a member
of the United Methodist Church in Hampton, Va. She is survived by 3 grandchildren.
Funeral services were set for 11 a.m. Saturday at the family plot in Amity
Methodist Cemetery with Steve Bryan to officiate. Arrangements are by Bryan
Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, June 13,
1993)

MARSHALL, JR., Murel
Eugene

Murel E. Marshall Jr. age 72
passed away November 29, 2015. Born December 28, 1942 to Murel and Dancy Watson
Marshall in Engelhard, N.C.
Murel served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired
from W.P.B. Constructors after 24 years as Construction Supervisor. His
survivors include his wife of 40 years, Linda Lee Sullivan Marshall, daughters
Rhonda Linette Casteel-Weaver (Brad Weaver) and Jennifer Lynn Marshall--Arnold;
sons, Patrick, Michael Todd and Hunter Marshall and several grandchildren,
including his granddaughters, Caitelynn Christina Watson Marshall and Ciara Lee
Casteel; brother, Martelle Marshall and sister, Mary Ann Gibbs. He was a member
and past officer of the Speedway 500 Moose Lodge. Friends may call
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 from 4-8 pm at Family Funeral Care, 5791 Rockville,
Rd, Indianapolis, IN. The funeral will be Thursday December 3, 2015 at 11am at
Family Funeral Care with Interment following at Washington Park East.
(Bryan Funeral Service)

MARSHALL, SR., Murel
Eugene

ENGELHARD - Murel Eugene MARSHALL, SR., 85, died Saturday, January
29 at Beaufort County Hospital where he had been a patient since last Monday.
Born in Hyde County, November 18, 1914, he was the son of the late Braxton
Carroll and Annie Cox Marshall. He was married to the late Dancy Watson
Marshall who died June 24, 1996. He was a member of Engelhard United Methodist
Church and had been a familiar part of Martelle's restaurant since its
opening three years ago, where he greeted and seated customers daily. Surviving
are his two sons: Mural Eugene Marshall, Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana and
Braxton Martelle Marshall of Engelhard; his daughter, Mary Ann M. Gibbs
of Engelhard; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; two nieces: Kim
Thompson and Robin Helwig of Alliance, Nebraska; and his sister-in-law,
Mitzi Watson Hardee of Wilmington. Mr. Marshall was preceded in death by
three brothers: Carroll Marshall, Norwood B. Marshall and Earl Marshall.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 31 at the graveside in Amity
United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Lon Miller, Valerie Ballance
and Steve Bryan officiated. His grandsons served as pallbearers, they were:
Michael Lee Gibbs, Brandon Marshall, Justin Marshall, Brian Marshall, Patrick
Marshall, Michael Todd Marshall, and Hunter Marshall. Arrangements are
by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday,
February 3, 2000; pg. 11A)

MARSHALL, Robert Autry

Robert Autry Marshall, 74, of 2525 White Plains
Road, Engelhard died early Wednesday, February 24, 2010, unexpectedly at his
home. Born in Hyde County, December 18, 1935, he was the son of the late
Roy Gibbs and Gladys Elizabeth Midyette Marshall. He retired from the U. S. Air
Force as Master Sergeant in 1974 and then in 1980 he began work as a rural
carrier with the U. S. Postal Service where he retired in 1997. he was a member
of Atlantic Lodge # 294, AF & AM and was a faithful and active member of Soule
United Methodist Church. He was first married to the former Kathryn Hawes who
preceded him in death in 1996 and later married Shirley Hubbard Douglas Marshall
who survives. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Soule
United Methodist Church. Pastor Jerald Craddock will officiate and Masonic
Rites will be provided by Atlantic Lodge # 294. Burial with military honors
will follow in Fulford Cemetery. Surviving in addition to his wife, are
daughters, Wendy Marshall of Portland, Oregon, Amy Marshall of Rock Hill, SC,
Carol Ann Williams and husband, Kent of Engelhard, Diana D. Riggins and husband,
Terry of Loda, Illinois, Lisa D. Carawan and husband, Mark of Swan Quarter and
Wendy Douglas of Engelhard; a brother, Roy Wayne Marshall and wife, Nora of
Engelhard; a sister, Christine M. Cahoon of Pinetown; grandchildren, Tabitha
Lewis, Jonathan Williams, Terry Lee Riggins, Jr. and Kayla Riggins; a
great-granddaughter, Jaila Williams. He was also preceded in death by a
daughter, Judy M. Hearn. The family will receive friends at Bryan Funeral
Service, Swan Quarter on Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the
home. (Bryan Funeral Service)

MARSHALL, SR., Samuel
Shirrell

ENGELHARD - Samuel Shirrell MARSHALL, SR., 79, died Thursday, August
10, at home. Born in Hyde County, he was the son of the late Solomon and
Patsy Stowe Marshall. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World
War II. He was a Mason and member of Mattamuskeet Lodge AF&AM, and
a member of Engelhard United Methodist Church. He was married to Emogene
Ballance Marshall who preceded him in death in January 1998. Surviving
are four sons: Sam S. Marshall, Jr. of Swan Quarter, Charles K. Marshall
of Engelhard, Ronald Reese Marshall of Greenville and Lance D. Marshall
of Engelhard; two daughters: April M. Fletcher and Mona M. Prado, both
of Wilson; two sisters: Sarah Elizabeth M. Cahoon and Edla M. Shaffer,
both of Engelhard; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers:
William A. Marshall and Charles Marshall; sisters: Patty Todd Marshall,
Alice Marshall, Annie Blanche Marshall, Thelma M Hunter, Charlotte M. Neal
and Cala Meade Bonner. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12,
at the Fulford Cemetery. The Rev. Valerie Ballance officiated. Arrangements
by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday,
August 13, 2000; pg. 12A)

MARSHALL, JR., William
Guy

ENGELHARD - William Guy "Billy" MARSHALL, JR., 65, died
on Saturday, May 13, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Born
in Middletown, he was the son of the late William Guy and Thelma Cuthrell
Marshall. Mr. Marshall was an attendant at the W.H. Cox Service Station
for 45 years and worked as a parts clerk at Williford Auto Supply in Engelhard
for several months prior to his retirement due to health reasons. A veteran
of the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Army and reached the rank of Corporal
having served in Germany and Salzburg, Austria. He was a member of the
Engelhard Christian Church, the American Legion and was the first chief
of the Engelhard Volunteer Fire Department where he was active until his
health caused his retirement. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday
at the family plot in Fulford Cemetery with the Rev. Albert Stuck, his
pastor, and Steve Bryan officiating. Surviving are his wife, Gilda Gibbs
Marshall; a daughter, Melinda G. Fletcher of Youngsville; two sisters:
Mrs. Malcolm (Earlyne) Gibbs of Engelhard, and Mrs. Rue M. Harris of Raleigh.
Members of the Engelhard Volunteer Fire Department served as honorary pallbearers.
Arrangements were by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland
Times - Tuesday, May 16, 1995)

MARTIN, Elizabeth Pendergraft

ENGELHARD - Elizabeth Pendergraft MARTIN, 77, formerly of Engelhard
and more recently a resident of Cypress Glen Retirement Center in Greenville,
died Sautrday, February 12 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville.
Born in Johnston County on October 5, 1922, she was the daughter of the
late Floyd and Daisy Gooch Pendergraft. She was the widow of Haywood Lee
Martin who died in 1988. She was a member of the Amity United Methodist
Church at Lake Landing, the United Methodist Women and the Extension Homemakers
Club. Surviving are a son, James Floyd Sanders of Immokalee, Florida; two
daughters: Elizabeth Ann S. Upchurch of Raleigh and Marsha S. Gibbs of
Engelhard; three step-daughters: Sandra Martin of New Bern, Sylvia Elliott
of Norwich, Conn. and Judy Bouche of Long Island, N.Y.; a brother, Floyd
Pendergraft, Jr. of Kenly; three sisters: Dorothy P. Batten of Smithfield,
Gladys P, Albritton of New Bern and Barbara P. Riley of Winterville; 8
grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Amity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Valerie
Ballance officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Martelle Marshall,
Ferrell Berry, Leon Ballance, and John Shaffer. Graveside services and
burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Pilkington Family Cemetery near
Pine Level. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Sawn Quarter.
(The Coastland Times - Tuesday, February 15, 2000; pg. 12A)

MARTIN, Florence Peterson

OCRACOKE - Florence Peterson MARTIN, 84, died Aug. 11, 2004.
Mrs. Martin was born in Millville, N.J., to the late Eric Henry Peterson and Ida
Charlotte Paulson on Oct. 14, 1919. She was educated at Columbia University
School of Nursing and served in the Army during World War II. Her early career
was as a registered nurse in pediatrics at Hartford Hospital and she continued
nursing at the Veterans Hospital in Newington, Conn. Her joy in life was her
family. Planning and building their home on Ocracoke Island, N.C. with her
husband was the fulfillment of a longtime dream. She is survived by her
daughters, Nancy L. Martin of Ocracoke, Gay M. O'Connor and husband Bill of San
Francisco, Calif., Jane M. Buday and husband David of Doylestown, Pa. and
Victoria M. Guertin and husband Paul of Glastonbury, Conn.; grandchildren,
David, Matthew, Jennifer, Martin, Jeremiah, Eric, Peter, Karly, Tyler, Jane and
Abby; and a great- grandchild, Sasha. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her
husband of 43 years, Gail Wycoff Martin. A memorial service will be held
Saturday at 11 a.m. in Ocracoke United Methodist Church on Ocracoke Island.
(The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, August 13, 2004)

MARTIN, Rotheas

HYDE COUNTY - Rotheas MARTIN died February 26, 1818 in Hyde County.
(Raleigh Register - March 13, 1818) [Excerpt taken from "Marriage
and Death Notices from the Raleigh Register and North Carolina State Gazette
1799-1825" complied by Carrie L. Broughton; pg. 153]

MARTIN, Rev. William
Ellison

PORTSMOUTH - The Rev. William Ellison MARTIN
of the 200 block of Trafton Road died April 10, 1993, in Albemarle Hospital.
The Rev. Martin was a native of Spokane, Wash., and was retired from Norfolk
Naval Shipyard. He was a Baptist minister and part-time instructor for
the College of the Albemarle. He was the son of the late William Marquis
and Helen Koontz Martin and the husband of Marie Spivey Martin. He was
a member of Rose Bay Missionary Baptist Church in Swan Quarter and was
a Navy veteran. Besides his wife, he is survived by a sister, Eleanor Petersen
of Silverton, Idaho; two half sisters, Betty Davis of Port Angeles, Wash.,
and Pat Stockman of Bethel, Wash.; and three half brothers, Rev. Tom Martin
of Medical Lake, Wash., Rev. John Martin of Endicott, Wash., and Robert
F. Martin of Gig Harbor, Wash. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday
in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Church Street, Elizabeth City, by the Revs.
Raymond Needham and Bond Sawyer. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery,
Portsmouth, Va. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.
today. (Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, April 11, 1993; pg. 5B)

MASON, Alexander Warren

GULROCK - Alexander Warren Mason, retired fisherman
of the Gulrock community in Hyde County, died suddenly Wednesday night
of last week while visiting Mr. and Mrs. Warren Payne, who lived nearby.
He was 71 years old. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock from Bethany Methodist Church at Gulrock with the Rev. A.M. Cameron,
pastor, officiating. Burial followed in the Brooks Cemetery. Mr. Mason
was the son of the late Kit and Clara Jane Midgett Mason. He was a member
of the Bethany Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Leonard
Pugh of Portsmouth, Va. and Mrs. Ruth Sadler of Trenton, N.J.; 4 grandchildren
and 2 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Roscoe Mason of Gulrock and W.T.
Mason of Rocky Mount; and two sisters: Mrs. Etha Payne of Gulrock and Mrs.
Frank Credle of Bath. (Unknown newspaper - circa December 16, 1956) [Submitted
from the Alton Warren Payne Collection]

MASON, SR., Alfred Milton

NORFOLK, VA. - Alfred Milton MASON, SR., 74,
died February 15 at his work office. Born in Swan Quarter, Mr. Mason was
a graduate of Hyde County High School in 1943. Mr. Mason, the owner of
Al Mason Landscaping for 45 years, was a member of Temple Baptist Church
and served in World War II as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army. He came
to Virginia in 1948 when he met and married Betty Brantley in 1951; they
would have been married 50 years on April 15, 2001. Besides his wife, he
is survived by a son, Alfred M. "Windy" Mason, Jr. and wife Cynthia
Blizzard of Norfolk; a sister, Margaret Spencer of Swan Quarter; a brother,
Kenneth R. Mason of Chesapeake; five grandchildren: Erika, Amanda, Zachary,
Jacob and Joshua; and 17 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two
sisters and a brother, Dot Carawan, Clara Boswell and Jack Mason. A funeral
was held on Feb. 18 at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel,
by the Rev. Mark Pullen and Mark Secker with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
(The Coastland Times - Tuesday, February 20, 2001; pg. 7A)

MASON, Alice Bell

WILSON - Alice Bell MASON, 87, a native of Hyde County, died Tuesday,
October 5. Surviving is her daughter, Juanita Nelson of Wilson, with whom
she lived; her son, Glenn Mason of Wilmington; sister, Margaret Elizabeth
Cahoon of Washington; 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The funeral
will be held at 1 p.m. at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Chapel in Wilson. Interment
will be Friday at 3 p.m. at Pamlico Memorial Gardens in Washington. (The
Coastland Times - Thursday, October 7, 1999; pg. 10A)

MASON, Allie Midgette

CHESAPEAKE, VA. - Allie Midgette Mason, passed
on August 17, 2007. She was born in Hyde County North Carolina, a daughter of
the late Joseph Pugh and Sarah Rose Midgette. She was a member of Memorial
United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach. Mrs. Mason was predeceased by
her husband, Carl W. Mason, a son ,Ted C. Mason, and her sister and brother,
Ruth Pardue and Roland Midgette. Left to cherish her memory is her
daughter Deborah Rock and her husband James of Chesapeake, and her son Carl W.
Mason, Jr. and wife Delores of Chesapeake,a daughter-in-law Shirley Mason of
Mississippi, seven grandchildren; Dan, Kevin, Paul, Jody, Troy, Chad, Pamela and
11 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Twiford
Colonial Chapel, 929 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, Monday from 7:00 to 8:30
pm. Funeral services will be at Twiford Colonial Chapel Tuesday at 1:30 pm with
Rev. John Cole officiating. Burial will follow at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens.
(Twiford Funeral Home obituary posted Monday, August 20, 2007)

MASON, David Roskam

SWAN QUARTER - David Roskam "Bud" MASON, 69, died late
Wednesday of last week in a Washington, N.C. nursing home. Funeral services
were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Soule Methodist Church near Swan Quarter
conducted by the Rev. J.J. Grimes, pastor. Burial was in Soule Cemetery.
Mr. Mason was the son of the late William Edmund and Mary Benson Mason.
He spent his early life farming in Hyde County, but in recent years he
had made his home in Washington with his sister, Mrs. Thad R. Taylor. Surviving
are two sisters: Mrs. Thad R. Taylor, and Mrs. Delle M. Martino of Norristown,
Pa.; and one brother, E. Otis Mason of Engelhard. (The Coastland Times
- Thursday, February 26, 1970; pg. 6)

MASON, Dolores Gibbs

CHESAPEAKE, VA - Dolores Gibbs MASON, 78, a native of Gull Rock,
died in her home on April 5. She was a member of Great Bridge United
Methodist Church and is survived by her husband Kenneth R. Mason.
Other survivors include her daughter, Tonia Pridgen and husband Jesse of
Raleigh; son, Kenneth R. Mason and wife Joyce of Chesapeake; two sisters:
Edna Baldasare of Newport News, Va. and Lillian Lane of Kitty Hawk; grandchild,
Lott Mason and wife June of Big Bear Lake, California; and one great-grandchild.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home,
Great Bridge Chapel, with the Rev. Bradley S. Dulaney officiating.
(The Coastland Times - Tuesday, April 8, 2003; pg. 7A)

MASON, Dwain Hunter

CHESAPEAKE,
VA - Dwain Hunter Mason, 83, of Forest, Virginia, and former resident of
Chesapeake, Virginia, died Friday, November 6, 2015, at Summit Health and Rehab
in Lynchburg, Virginia. Mr. Mason
was born in Swan Quarter, North Carolina, the son of the late Nathaniel Staton
and Elvine Mason. He married his loving wife, Sherma Mason, on April 17, 1954.
He was preceded in death by a brother, David Stanley Mason; and sister, Viola
Evelyn Carawan. He was a
member of Kempsville Christian Church where he served as Elder, Chairman of the
Board, Sunday School teacher, choir member, and quartet member for 60 years.
He served as Treasurer for his son's Cub Scout Pack 363 at Haygood Methodist
Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
He served his country in the Navy during theKorean
War. Later, he retired from Norfolk Police Department, where he served from 1954 to
1988. He was awarded in the 14th Annual Police Service Award by the
International Association of Chiefs of Police for developing the Norfolk Police
Department's TRACER and fingerprint identification system. He later retired from
Virginia State Police where he served as a Motorist Assistant.
He is survived by his wife, Sherma Mason; son, Dwain L. Mason and wife Pat;
daughter, Lisa Mason Cox and husband, Joel; six grandchildren, thirteen
great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 1 PM at Avalon Church of
Christ, 844 Woodstock Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia conducted by Randy
Childress. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 8 PM at Woodlawn
Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA, 23502. The burial will
be at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, VA.
(Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, November 8, 2015)

MASON, Elizabeth Midgette

SWAN QUARTER - Elizabeth "Betty" Midgette MASON, 96, died
Dec. 16 at Britthaven of Edenton Nursing Center. She was a life long resident
of Hyde County until moving to Edenton in 1986 to reside with her daughter.
Born in Hyde County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Stanley and
Eleanor Louise Harris Midgette. She was the widow of Jones Spencer Mason.
She was a long time member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, Swan Quarter.
Surviving are two sons: Kenneth R. Mason of Chesapeake, Va. and A. Milton
Mason of Norfolk, Va.; two daughters: Margaret M. Spencer of Swan Quarter
and Clara M. Boswell of Edenton; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren
and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30
p.m. Wednesday in Calvary Presbyterian Church, Swan Quarter, N.C. Rev.
Don Wagner and Mark Swecker will officiate. Burial will follow in [this
part was cut off]. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, December 19, 1991)

SWAN QUARTER - Elizabeth Midgette MASON, 96, died Dec. 16, 1991,
in a nursing home. Mrs. Mason was born in Hyde County. She was the widow
of Jones Spencer Mason and was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church,
Swan Quarter. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret M. Spencer of Swan
Quarter and Clara M. Boswell of Edenton; two sons, Kenneth R. Mason of
Chesapeake and A. Milton Mason of Norfolk; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren
and 3 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday
in Calvary Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the M.F. Mason family
cemetery, Swan Quarter. Bryan Funeral Home, Swan Quarter, is handling arrangements.
(Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, December 17, 1991; pg. 2D)

MASON, Evelyn Mayo

ELIZABETH CITY RESIDENT -
Evelyn Mason, 93, of 200 River Bridge #102, Camden, died Wednesday, Dec. 29,
2010 at the Albemarle Hospital. Born in Hyde County, she was the daughter of the
late William Amos Mayo and Myrtle Virginia Sewells Mayo and the widow of Hilton
Thomas Mason, Sr. She was a homemaker, an avid gardener, and a friend to many.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann Mason of Camden; three sons: Hilton
Thomas Mason, Jr., and wife, Dorothy, of Titusville, Fla., William David Mason
and wife, Patricia, of Moyock, and James Anthony Mason and wife, Judy, of
Elizabeth City; eight grandchildren and eleven great -grandchildren. The
funeral will be a private graveside service. The family will receive friends
today after 1 p.m. at the residence of James and Judy Mason, 128 Pailin Creek
Road, Elizabeth City. Twiford Funeral
Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, is serving the
Mason family. (The Daily Advance - Friday, December 31, 2010)
NOTE: Roy Sawyer states that Evelyn lived most of
her life at Tulls Creek in Currituck County, NC.

MASON, Fred Ayers

SWAN QUARTER - Fred Ayers MASON, 88, died Thursday, February 22,
at his residence. Born in Swan Quarter, he was the son of the late Benjamin
Franklin and Verdia Overton Mason. He was a veteran of World War II, having
served in the U.S. Army and saw duty in New Guinea and the Phillipines.
He served as a justice of the peace in Swan Quarter Township, as chairman
of the Hyde County Board of Election for more than 25 years, and later
worked in the former Williams & Williams General Merchandise Store.
He was also a retired farmer. Surviving are a sister, Ruby M. Stevens of
Greensboro; two nephews: David T. Mason of Swan Quarter and Richard Stevens
of Mayodan; two nieces: Dorothy G. Mason of Kitty Hawk and Marty Stevens
of Salisbury. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the
family plot in Soule Cemetery. Steve Bryan and the Rev. Marty Stevens will
officiate. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The
Coastland Times - Sunday, February 25, 1996; pg. 14A)

MASON, Griffin Otis

Griffin Otis Mason, a resident of Tarboro for 22 years, died
at his home at 912 Saint David St. on Tuesday night, December 30, 1958 at 10:10
of a heart attack. A son of the late Walterner and Bessie Howard Mason, he was
born July 4, 1910. He was married to Miss Isabel Ange of Plymouth on June 14,
1940. His survivors are his wife and mother; one brother, Mack Mason of
Scranton; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Mason Bridgman; three nieces: Joyce, Shirley
and Gayle Bridgman of 1016 Indiana Ave. in Newport News, Va. He was a member of
the Masonic Lodge, an Eastern State and a Grotto, a volunteer fireman of Tarboro
and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted
in Tarboro Thursday and the body was brought for burial to the Mt. Olive Church
Cemetery in Ponzer. Acting pallbearers here were members of the Atlantic Masonic
Lodge of Swan Quarter and the service completed at the grave by Owen Emanuel,
the new minister in Hyde County. (The Coastland Times - Friday, January 9,
1959; pg. 5)

MASON, J. Harvey

J. Harvey Mason, 103, of Belews Creek, NC, passed away Saturday December 20,
2014 at Countryside Manor in Stokesdale, NC.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Paul Funeral
Home & Crematory of Washington, NC
and will be conducted by Rev. John Yount.
Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Pete Credle, James Cahoon, Kenneth
Cahoon, Leon Mason, Pat Spencer and Sammy Marshall will serve as pallbearers.
Born on January12, 1911 in Hyde County, NC to the late Joseph Redding Mason and
Ina Bennett Mason, he moved with his wife and son to Washington, NC in 1947
where he lived until 2006. In December 2006 he moved to Belews Creek, NC to live
with his son, Joe Mason. Harvey
Mason was a special and remarkable man who will be grieved for and greatly
missed by many, many people. He had three major careers in his life. The first
was as a lumberman until the age of 40. At that time he embarked on a completely
different career for the next 25 years as a radio and television engineer. He
was chief engineer for WITN-TV for 21 years until he retired at the age of 65.
He then began a third career of 30 years teaching electronics and electricity at
Martin and Beaufort Community Colleges. He taught many sons of former pupils. He
was loved and respected by both students and faculty.
Harvey Mason was a strong, humble, brilliant, quiet man. His common sense was
remarkable. His approached the toughest problems quietly and methodically until
he solved them. He never lost his temper or raised his voice. He set an example
that many tried to follow. He was a member of the Hyde county Masonic Lodge for
over seventy years. From the age of 98 to 100, he built a 42 foot pontoon boat.
He enjoyed building boats about as much as he did riding and fishing on them.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Helen Credle Mason in 2008,
brothers, Clyde, Marvin, and John Mason and sisters, Gladys Jordan and Mary
Elizabeth Mason. Survivors include his sister, Marie Mason of Raleigh, N.C., his
only son Joe Mason, and a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great
nephews. The family will receive
friends from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, December 26, 2014 at Paul Funeral
Home & Crematory of Washington, NC.
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington, NC is honored to serve the Mason
family. (Paul Funeral Home)

James Allen
"Jimmy" Mason, 60, of 6068 Quarter Road, Swan Quarter died Sunday, June 7, 2009,
at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville.Born in Beaufort County,
April 10, 1949, he was the son of the late Jack N. and Mary Hopkins Mason. He
was a graduate of Mattamuskeet School and also of North Carolina School of
Automation in Greensboro where he studied Business Data Processing and Computer
Programming. He served in the U. S. Army and was honorably discharged at the
rank of Sergeant in 1971. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and spent his
working years as a commercial fisherman. He was a member of the Sladesville
Hunting Club and he was always proud of his accomplishments in gardening.Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at
the graveside in Soule Cemetery. Steve Bryan will officiate.Surviving are
his wife, Pamela Cuthrell Mason; a son, Brett A. Mason of Swan Quarter and his
special friend, Dasha Baldwin; a daughter, Nikki M. Williams and her husband,
Joey of Grimesland; two brothers, Jack N. Mason, Jr. and wife, Ann of
Winterville and Phil Mason and wife, Juanita of Belhaven; a grandson, Allen
Mason and a step-granddaughter, Bailey Williams.Friends may
visit with the family at Bryan Funeral Service on Monday evening, 7 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. and other times at the home. (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] –
Tuesday, June 9, 2009; pg. 6A)

MASON, Jarvis Lee

BRUNSWICK, GA. - Jarvis Lee MASON, 46, a resident of Brunswick, died
Dec. 14 in North Carolina as a result of a hunting accident. Mr. Mason
was a native of Bath, N.C and had been a resident of Brunswick for the
past 25 years. He was a member of the Swan Quarter Christian Church. He
was a member of the Ocean Lodge #214 A.F. & A.M.; Brunswick Chapter
#66 Royal Arch Mason; Ballard, Council #16, R. & S.M.; St. Elmo Commandery
#21, K.T.; Alee Temple in Savannah; a member of the Marshes of Glynn Chapter
#243, Eastern Star, and the Brunswick Shrine Club. He was a self-employed
commercial fisherman. Survivors are his wife, Lois N. Mason of Brunswick;
a daughter, Patty Mason Kicklighter of Brunswick; a son, Walter Edward
Mason of Brunswick; three sisters: Lou Ellen Gibbs and Margaret Ann O'Neal,
both of Swan Quarter and Wanda Shavender of Belhaven; a brother, Paul Ormond
Mason of Belhaven. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from
the Norwich St. Baptist Church with the Rev. James E. Crandall officiating.
Interment will follow in Brunswick Memorial Park with Masonic rites at
graveside. The body will remain in the funeral home and will be placed
in the Church at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The family request those wishing, may
make contributions to the Masonic Home in Macon. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral
Home, Brunswick, is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday,
December 17, 1991)

MASON, SR., Kenneth Russell

Kenneth Russell Mason,
Sr., a man who loved family, friends, and laughter and who spread
laughter wherever he went, died on February
1, 2015.
Kenneth was born in Swan Quarter, N. C. to Jones and Elizabeth Midgette Mason
onFebruary
17, 1922.
At 17, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and served at Camp Virginia
Dare in Manteo, N. C. for 15 months. At 18, he joined the U. S. Navy where he
served honorably for 20 years serving in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters
during World War II. His service included combat in the Pacific on his favorite
ship, the USS San Juan. Following his Navy service, he was a Civil Service
employee working as a master meat cutter at the Little Creek Commissary in
Virginia for 14 years. After retirement, he “worked on the water” in Swan
Quarter. “I always had a good time”, Kenneth often said, and he made others
have a good time too. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; his
beloved wife of 59 years, Dolores Gibbs; two brothers, Jack and Milton; three
sisters, Margaret, Dorothy and Clara. He is survived by son, Rusty Mason and
his wife, Joyce of The Villages, FL; his daughter, Tonia Pridgen and husband
Jesse of Raleigh; grandson, Lott Mason and his wife, June; and
great-grandchildren Haden and Miles Mason, San Clemente CA. A memorial
service for Kenneth Mason will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday,February
4that
Calvary Presbyterian Church in Swan Quarter, N.C. Visitation will follow the
service at the Senior Center on Quarter Road. The family will have a service at
a later date at Arlington National Cemetery where both his ashes and those of
his wife will be placed in the columbarium there. Appreciation from the
family goes to Transition Life Care of Wake County, Morningside Assisted Living,
and the fifth floor staff at Rex Hospital. (The News & Observer - Tuesday,
Feb. 3, 2015)

MASON, Mary Hopkins

SWAN QUARTER - Mrs. Mary Hopkins MASON, 72, of Route 1, Swan Quarter,
died Feb. 12. Born in Ransomville, she was the daughter of the late William
Wesley and Naomi Carawan Hopkins. She was the widow of Jack Nicholson Mason,
Jr. She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, an active member of
the Presbyterian Women of the Church, a member of the former VFW Chapter
in Swan Quarter, a member of Fairfield Chapter #247 Order of Eastern Star,
and an avid supporter of the Mattamuskeet Lakers. Surviving are three sons:
Jack N. Mason, Jr. and Jimmy Mason of Swan Quarter and Phil Mason of Belhaven;
a brother, Alston Grey Hopkins of Swan Quarter; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral
services were held at 3 p.m. on Monday in Calvary Presbyterian Church with
the Rev. Lynne Manilla officiating. Burial followed in Soule Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial gifts to Calvary Presbyterian Church, Swan
Quarter. Arrangements were handled by Bryan Funeral Service. (The Coastland
Times - Tuesday, February 15, 1994)

MASON, Maxine Lee Williams

Maxine
Lee Williams Mason, of Ocracoke Island, NC, passed away peacefully at her home
on February 25, 2013 with her family and best friend by her side. Maxine was
born on August 8, 1935, to the late Leonard Mac Williams and the late Mary
Elizabeth Gaskins. For close to 50 years she was happily married to the late
Charles Romaine Mason, Sr. Maxine graduated from Ocracoke School in 1953 and
worked her entire life. She retired from the NC Ferry Division in March 2003
after 30+ years of service. Maxine was a generous and caring woman. She
had a wonderful, hearty laugh that was never mistaken and unforgettable. She was
a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and
friend. She will be dearly missed by all. Left to cherish her
memories are two sons, Charles R. Mason, JR and Rodney W. Mason and wife Rhonda;
four grandchildren, Jenny, Shane, Carla and Chante Mason; great grandson Dallas
Mason; three sisters, Linda Gaskill, Judy Garrish and the late Louise O’Neal and
one brother Lewis Tolleson. A celebration of life will be held at Ocracoke
Assembly of God, Friday March 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Ivey Belch. Burial
will follow in Community Cemetery. There will be food and refreshments at the
fellowship Hall of the Ocracoke Assembly of God following the service. Friends
may join the family at the church Thursday from 6:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. for a time
of visitation. We all love our “A.” Twiford Funeral Home,
Hatteras is assisting the Mason family. (Twiford Funeral Home)

MASON, Melissa O'Neal

Mrs. Melissa O'Neal MASON, age 84, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. John B. Sadler, in Norfolk Sunday afternoon at 2:00 after a
week's illness. Mrs. Mason was a former resident of the Sladesville community of
Hyde County and for the past 13 years had been making her home in Norfolk. She
was the daughter of the late Henry Winn and Caroline Bishop O'Neal and was the
widow of John Beauregard Mason. She was a member of the Eunice Chapel Church of
Christ at Sladesville. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Dollie Dillon of
Scranton and Mrs. John B. Sadler of Norfolk, Va.; 2 grandchildren, 3
great-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
at Sladesville Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 by the Rev. W.P. Armstrong. Burial was
in Lupton Cemetery at Sladesville. (The Coastland Times - Friday, January
23, 1959; pg. 5)

MASON, Minnie Wallace

ENGELHARD - Minnie Wallace MASON, 90, of the Gulrock community, Route
1, died Wednesday, January 5, at Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. Born
in Beaufort County, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus and Mary
Riggs Wallace. She was the widow of Christopher Roscoe Mason. She was a
long time member of Bethany United Methodist Church where she was active
in the United Methodist Women. Surviving are a son, Robert Edward Mason
of Chesapeake, Va.; two daughters: Mildred M. Gibbs and Lessie M. Cuthrell
of Route 1, Engelhard; a brother, Robert Edward Wallace of Texas; four
sisters: Marcia Twiford of Deland, Fla., Mary Dula of Bonita Springs, Fla.,
Lillian Marshall of Juno, Alaska and Mildred Sawyer of Powells Point; 12
grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Marion Roscoe Mason; two brothers:
Arthur Wallace and Thaddeus Wallace Jr. Funeral services were set for 2
p.m. Saturday at the Brooks Cemetery, Gulrock. The family suggests that
memorials be sent to Bethany United Methodist Church, Engelhard. Friends
may visit the family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cuthrell, Route 1,
Engelhard. Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter, is handling arrangements.
(The Coastland Times - Sunday, January 9, 1994)

MASON, Murdock Dorset

CHESAPEAKE, VA. - Murdock Dorset MASON, 95, of Weber Ave., died July
17. Born in Fairfield, he was the son of the late Zonnie and Annie O'Neal
Mason. He was the widower of Mrs. Dorothy Jane Mason. He was a member of
Gospel Hall of Chesapeake and retired from Norfolk & Western Railroad
after 48 1/2 years service. Survivors include a son and his wife, Murdock
L. and Lillian Mason of Chesapeake; a half-sister, Annie Willoughby of
Creswell; a grandson and his wife, David M. and June Mason of Chesapeake;
4 step-grandchildren: Lillie Dvorak and Simon Aycock, both of Chesapeake,
Joyce Gettier of Portsmouth, and Iris McMain of Yorktown, Va.; and a great-granddaughter,
Katie Mason of Chesapeake. A graveside service was set for 11 a.m. Saturday
in Riverside Memorial Park. Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel,
is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, July 20, 1997;
pg. 10A)

MASON, Paul Ormond

BELHAVEN - Paul Ormond MASON, 53, of the Ponzer community, Route
1, Belhaven, died Thursday, September 18, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital
following a sudden illness. Born near Bath, September 20, 1943, he was
the son of the late Timothy P. Mason and Myrtle Ormond Mason Patrick. He
was a commercial fisherman and was an avid supporter of the commercial
fishing industry. He was a member of the newly organized Pamlico Sound
Waterman's Assn. and the Albemarle Fisherman's Assn. Surviving are his
wife, Geraldine Stotesberry Mason; a son, Timothy C. Mason and his wife
Dawn of Belhaven; two daughters: Paula M. Cuthrell and her husband Albert
of Belhaven, and Tammy G. Mason of the home; two sisters: Margaret Ann
M. O'Neal of Swan Quarter, and Wanda M. Jefferson of Belhaven; and one
granddaughter, Jamie. Mr. Mason was preceded in death by a brother, Jarvis
Mason, and a sister, Lou Ellen M. Gibbs. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Sunday at the gravesite in the Mount Olive Church of Christ Cemetery
in Ponzer. Adam Henderson will officiate. Serving as pallbearers will be
Melvin Harrison, Billy Ruark, Chris Cutrell, Larry Gill, Lyle Cahoon and
Steve Lovick. Bryan Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. (The
Coastland Times - Sunday, September 21, 1997; pg. 10A)

MASON, Pauline Gibbs

Pauline Gibbs MASON, 89, formerly of Engelhard and more
recently of Carolina House in Greenville, died Friday, April 7, at Carolina
House. Born in Hyde Countyt, September 20, 1916, she was the daughter of
the late Samuel Rollins and Ina Midyette Gibbs. She was married to Edmond
O. Mason who preceded her in death in 1979. Mrs. Mason spent 49 years as a
bookkeeper and corporate secretary with the former R.L. Gibbs & Co., Inc. and
retired in 1988. She was also corporate secretary with Gibbs, Cox and
Gibbs, Inc., in Brownsville, Texas. She was a member of the former
Middletown Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Registrar of Vital Statistics
for Lake Landing Township and past matron and secretary of the Order of Eastern
Star, Hyde Chapter #213. Mrs. Mason also served as a notary public for
more than 50 years. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at
Soule United Methodist Church. Steve Bryan will officiate. Burial
will follow in the Soule Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral
Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, April 9, 2006; pg.
12A)

MASON, Reginald Royce

Reginald Royce Mason, 75, of 1163 East Ridge Road, Shawboro, NC died Thursday,
May 26, 2016 peacefully in his home. Reginald was born on January 5, 1941 in
Hyde County, NC and was the son of Mattie Pearl Marriner and David Stanley
Mason. Reginald served his country in the US Navy from 1960 to 1966 and worked
in maintenance for many years after. Reginald is survived by his wife of
forty-seven years, Ella Mason of Shawboro, NC; children, Melodie Mason White,
David Stanley Mason (Anita Mason), Timothy Royce Mason and Michelle Mason Kight
(Jarvis Kight); and sisters, Viola Lynn Marriner, Dorothy Page Barnard (Jackie
Barnard) and Mamie Faye O’Neal. Reginald also had many grandchildren he adored,
Megan Clarke, Michael Clarke, Kimberly Baxley, Daniel Mason, Destiny Mason,
Onesty Mason, Dartagnan Mason, Samantha Kight, Justin Kight and Keith Kight and
several nieces and nephews he also loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his
parents; brothers, Douglas Wayne Mason and Thomas Nathaniel Mason; and
granddaughter, Ivy Pearl Mason. A funeral service with military honors
provided by William Clarence Jackson VFW Post #6060 will be held at 12:30 p. m.,
Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Riddle Pentecostal Holiness Church officiated by Pastor
Jon Mason. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will
receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City,
NC is serving the Mason family. (Twiford
Funeral Home)

MASON, Robert E.

CHESAPEAKE - Robert E. ``Hot Rod'' MASON, 71, of the 1300 block of
Myrtle Ave., passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003. Born in Hyde County,
N.C., Robert, known by his family as Bill, was currently employed with
Ford Motor Co. in quality control with 51 years of service. He was a member
of Moose Lodge No. 139. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Perry
MASON; four daughters, Mary Lorraine DIZON and her husband Bobby of Prince
George, Va., Tammy TAYLOR and her husband Bobby of Winston-Salem, N.C.,
Roberta LOFTIS and her husband Richard of Prince George and Lynn DAULTON
and her husband Johnny ``Pete'' of Chesterfield County, Va.; two sisters,
Mildred GIBBS of Swan Quarter, N.C. and Lessie CUTHRELL of Engelhard, N.C.;
8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a step-daughter, Randi Lyn PERRY;
a step-son, David PERRY, both of Chesapeake; and numerous aunts, uncles,
nieces and nephews from Gull Rock, N.C. to Alaska. He was predeceased by
his only son, Christopher Edward MASON. A funeral will be held at
2 p.m. Thursday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. Burial
will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. (The Virginian-Pilot
- Tuesday, August 5, 2003)

Bobby Rayfield Mayo, 64, of 33520 U. S. Highway
264, Engelhard died Friday, April 6, 2007, at Pungo District Hospital in
Belhaven. Born in Hyde County, December 18, 1942, he was the son of the
late John Rayfield and Bernice Garrish Mayo. He was married to the former Linda
Gibbs who survives. He worked for many years as a painter in construction and in
1993, he and his wife organized Shally Bags Cow Parlor. He also managed the
sound equipment for Country Mix, a family singing group. He was a member of the
Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m.
Tuesday at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Pastor Russ Smith will officiate.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Bruce C. Mayo and his wife,
Abbie of Wanchese and Phillip E. Mayo and his wife, Renee of Kodak, Tenn.; a
daughter, Tynia M. Harris and her husband, Mark of Swan Quarter; two sisters, Jo
M. Spencer of Jarvisburg and Glenda M. Duke of Washington; grandchildren, Aaron
Harris, Jordan Harris, Maranda Mayo, RaeLee Mayo, Christopher Mayo, Maggie Mayo,
Destiny Morales and Leo Pastrana. The family will receive friends at the
home. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.
(Washington Daily News - Monday, April 9, 2007)

MAYO,
Gary Benson

Gary Benson Mayo, 63, of 854 Puddin Hill
Rd., Scranton and more recently a resident of Cross Creek Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, died December 22, 2014. Born in Tennessee, May 13,
1951, he was the son of the late Troy Wilson and Thomsa “Tommie” Emory Mayo. He
was married to the former Elaine Carawan who survives. He was owner and operator
of Mayo’s Commercial Fishing Supply. A funeral service was held Tuesday,
December 23, 2014 In addition to his wife surviving is a son, Zeb Benson
Mayo of Scranton, a sister Brenda M. Armstrong of Manteo; a brother Troy Lane
Mayo of Scranton and several nieces and nephews. (Bryn Funeral
Home)

MAYO, John Rayfield

ROSE BAY - John Rayfield MAYO, 84, of Hyde
County, died Thursday, January 13 at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven.
Born in Hyde County, November 13, 1915, he was the son of the late Ervin
and Mary Ann Flowers Mayo. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and
worked for many years in construction. Surviving are his wife, Maria Del
Carmen Martinez Mayo; a son, Bobby R. Mayo of Engelhard; two daughters:
Glenda M. Duke of Washington and Jo M. Spencer of Scranton; three brothers:
Ervin Mayo, Jr. of Greenville, S.C., Troy Mayo of Swan Quarter, and Roy
Lee Mayo of Stockton, California; three sisters: Helene Slappy of Fayetteville,
Louise Stokes of Grifton and Evelyn Freeman of Rocky Mount; five step-sons:
Larry Burrus of Washington, Jerry Burrus of Greenville, Terry Burrus of
Swan Quarter, Ricky Burrus of Greenville, and "Porky" Burrus
of Washington; a step-daughter, Debbie B. Thompson of Swan Quarter; 10
grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and
15 step-grandchildren. Mr. Mayo was preceded in death by a brother, Norwood
Mayo and a step-daughter, Nancy Burrus. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday at the gravesite in Soule Cemetery. Phil Emmert and Steve Bryan
will officiate. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter.
(The Coastland Times - Sunday, January 16, 2000; pg. 12A)

MAYO, Maria del Carmen Martinez

Maria del Carmen Martinez MAYO, 71, a long time
resident of Hyde County, died Sunday, May 23, 2004 at the home of her son in
Washington after a long battle with cancer. Born in Laredo, Texas, she was
the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria de Jesus Martinez. She was the widow
of John Rayfield Mayo, who died in January, 2000. Carmen previously worked with
the former Jarvis Restaurant in Swan Quarter and later with Hyde Transit as a
driver and, following her retirement, she continued to ride the transit vehicles
and serve as a translator. She was an avid bingo player and shared many
friendships. Funeral services will be held at the gravesite in Soule
Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2004. Phil Emmert will officiate.
Surviving are five sons, Larry Burrus, Terry Burrus and Claud "Porky" Burrus
III, all of Washington, Jerry Burrus of Greenville and Ricky Burrus of Tarboro;
a daughter, Debra B. Thompson of Swan Quarter; a brother, Antonio "Tony"
Martinez of Alice, Texas; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; her special
friend and caregiver, Erma Jarvis. Carmen was also preceded in death by a
daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Burrus. The family will receive friends at Bryan
Funeral Service in Swan Quarter on Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and at
other times at the home of Debra and Dennis Thompson, 2041 Quarter Road, Swan
Quarter. (Washington Daily News - Wednesday, May 26, 2004)

MAYO, Marie Louise Midyette

NORFOLK - Marie Louise Midgette MAYO, 74, died
Friday, June 27, 1997, in South Georgia Medical Center. She was born in
Norfolk, the daughter of Claude B. Midgette and Martha Moore and was a
retired registered nurse and graduate of Maury High School, Norfolk. She
was a member of Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter and
son-in-law, Sandra and J.B. Brown of Nashville; son, Claude W. Mayo of
Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; 3 grandsons, a granddaughter and 5 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Norman Mayo. A funeral
was June 29, 1997, in Hope Baptist Church, Nashville, by the Rev. Dean
Spivey. Burial was in Nashville Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made
to the Hope Baptist Church, 1011 S. Dogwood Drive, Nashville, Ga. (Virginian-Pilot
- Wednesday, July 2, 1997; pg. 11B)

MAYO, Thomsa Ellen Emory

Mrs. Thomsa Emory Mayo, 83, of 9074 U.S. Highway 264, Swan Quarter,
The Rose Bay Community, died late Friday, April 9, 2010, at Cross
Creek Health Care Center in Swan Quarter.
Born in Hyde County, April 26, 1926, she was the daughter of the late
Zeb Benson and Florida Harris Mayo. She was married to Troy W. Mayo
who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and avid gardener and
took great pride in her home and yard.
A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the family plot in
Soule Cemetery. Steve Bryan will officiate. The family will greet
friends following the service at the cemetery.
Surviving are two sons, Troy Lane Mayo and friend, Helga Jarvis, Gary
B. Mayo and wife, Elaine all of Scranton; a daughter, Brenda M.
Armstrong of Manteo; a brother, A. Bennett Emory and wife, Kay of Swan
Quarter; a sister, Joan E. Young of New Smyrna Beach, Florida;
grandchildren Jason Mayo, Nikie Mayo, John Armstrong and Zeb Mayo; a
great-grandson, Tucker Mayo. Mrs. Mayo was also preceded in death by two brothers, Vance Emory
and D. Wadell Emory and a sister, Jessie E. Brown.
Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.
(Washington Daily News - Sunday, April 11, 2010)

MAYO, Troy Wilson

SWAN QUARTER - Troy Wilson MAYO, 80, of the Rose Bay Community, died
Thursday, June 20 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Born in
Hyde Co. on April 22, 1922, he was the son of the late Ervin and Mary Ann
Flowers Mayo. He was a retired residential building contractor and
was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities.
He was a graduate of Swan Quarter High School and will long be remembered
for his ability to meet and talk with people. He never met a stranger
and often would engage in talking and visiting with passersby and share
his native Hyde County where he lived his entire life. Surviving
are his wife of 59 years, Thomsa Ellen Emory Mayo; two sons: Troy Lane
Mayo and Gary Benson Mayo, both of Scranton; a daughter, Brenda Mayo Armstrong
of Manteo; two brothers: Roy Lee Mayo of Bakersfield, California and Ervin
Mayo, Jr. of Greenville, S.C.; two sisters: Evelyn Freeman of Rocky Mount
and Louise Stokes of Grifton; grandchildren: Jason Todd Mayo, Nikie Mayo,
John Franklin Armstrong and Zeb Benson Mayo; step-granddaughters: Dawn
C. Mason and Mandy C. Edwards; and a step-great-granddaughter, Caleigh
Dawn Mason. Preceding Mr. Mayo in death were brothers, Norwood Mayo
and John Rayfield Mayo and a sister, Helen Slappy. A graveside memorial
service was held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at Soule Cemetery with Steve
Bryan officiating. Arrangements were by Bryan Funeral Service in
Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, June 23, 2002; pg. 12A)

MEEKER, Leonard Carpenter

Leonard Meeker Photo from the United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Library

Portrait of Leonard Meeker. 2005. Photo by Oliver White.

Leonard Carpenter Meeker, after a long period
of declining health, died peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 29, in his home on
Ocracoke Island, attended by his wife Beverly and son James. He was 98. There
will be no funeral. A celebration of his life will be held next spring on what
would have been his 99th birthday.
Leonard had a long, distinguished career in public service, diplomacy and social
justice law. He served as the Legal Adviser to the U.S. State Department under
President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1965 to 1969 and as Ambassador to Romania 1969
to 1973. After leaving government service, for many years he was both a
lawyer and the director of the International Project at the Center for Law and
Social Policy in Washington, D.C. In his work there, he traveled to countries in
Africa and Latin America to assist local lawyers in promoting and protecting
human rights. He also served as a board member of the Union of Concerned
Scientists, a nonprofit science advocacy organization. His love of Ocracoke began in 1952, when he and his childhood friend, Charles Runyon, who
also worked at the State Department, first visited. Their passion for the island
was due in large part to its outstanding opportunities for swimming and sailing
and its unspoiled natural beauty. Both of them ended up buying property on
the island. In 2002, Leonard moved full-time to living here on Windmill Point,
in the last house that is seen as one leaves Silver Lake harbor by ferry. He
was active in the community, including having chaired the Ocracoke Planning
Advisory Board for many years. A disciplined man, Leonard believed in
physical fitness and as long as his health allowed, Leonard swam in the ocean
every day he could. “Sometimes three times a day,” Beverly says. “He would jog
to the beach.” He would surprise onlookers and lifeguards alike by swimming
laps for a half hour or more outside the breakers, she says. He got to know the
lifeguards at the public beach through the years and became and remained close
friends with many of them. Born in 1916, he grew up in Montclair, New
Jersey. Leonard was a graduate of Deerfield Academy (1933), Amherst College
(1937) and Harvard School of Law (1940). He began his legal career in the
General Counsel’s Office of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and in the
Office of the Solicitor General, which handles the federal government’s
litigation at the Supreme Court. In 1942 he entered the U.S. Army as a
private, and was discharged as a first lieutenant in 1946. During his period in
the Army Leonard was selected for service in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS),
the wartime intelligence agency. One of his assignments was traveling throughout
China to assess the impact should the communists assume power. After the Army,
he joined the State Department’s Office of the Legal Adviser. He was named
assistant legal adviser for United Nations Affairs in 1951, deputy legal adviser
in 1961, and legal adviser of the State Department in 1965. One of the
highlights of his career includes his involvement in the Cuban Missile Crisis, a
13-day confrontation in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet
Union over Soviet ballistic missiles deployed in Cuba. Leonard drafted a top
secret memo (now declassified) titled “On Legal Aspects of Declaring a Blockade
of Cuba.” He presented his views in what he characterized as a “tense meeting”
on Oct. 19, 1962, attended by the Kennedy administration’s top officials —
including Dean Rusk, Robert McNamara, Robert Kennedy, McGeorge Bundy, C. Douglas
Dillon, Paul Nitze, Theodore Sorensen and Dean Acheson. In his analysis,
Leonard was not convinced of the legality of a blockade and was certain that the
United Nations Security Council would not approve it. He held hope that the
Organization of American States (OAS) could bring forth a chance of legitimacy,
but in his view, it would be very difficult to get the requisite two-thirds vote
to pass such a resolution. Instead, Leonard suggested the United States
describe its actions blocking the shipment of missiles to Cuba as a
“quarantine.” Whereas a “blockade” would have been perceived as an act of war,
a “quarantine” was not. This helped defuse one of the most serious
international crises of the modern era. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary
of the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 2012, Leonard gave a standing-room only
presentation titled “President Kennedy and Cuba” at the Ocracoke School and
Public Library. By way of introduction, it was pointed out that the nation
could watch a special that evening on the Cuban Missile Crisis broadcast on PBS,
or go to the home page of the Kennedy School of Government website to see it as
the lead topic. Instead, many Ocracokers that evening heard a first-hand account
of what went on in one of the most important meetings in American history. The
lecture can be heard
While Leonard was fond of telling amusing anecdotes about his career as the
ambassador to a communist country “behind the Iron Curtain,”—especially his
interactions with its head of state, Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife, Elena–he
did not consider this tenure as an ambassador as the most significant work of
his long and distinguished career. The historical importance of his
legal/political analyses has been sustained. As recently as October, he was
cited in an article written by Armin Rosen and published by Business
Insider on how the United
States reacted to China’s first nuclear test 50 years ago. An interview with
Leonard Meeker is included in the United Nations Oral History collections of the Dag Hammarskjöld Library and can be heard
Leonard’s wide interests also involved art of which the French Impressionists
were a favorite genre. An accomplished painter, a collection of his oil
paintings is hung in his house in Ocracoke and scattered among family members
and friends. His radio was always tuned to classical music, Beverly says, and
among his favorite classical genres were Baroque and 20th century
music, especially Charles Ives. In 2007, Leonard published a reflective,
in-depth, three-volume set of his views on life, “Philosophy and Politics,”
“Experiences” and “Stories.” A man of great personal skills, Leonard loved to
receive visitors and was both an entertaining conversationalist and skillful
listener. He enjoyed answering the many questions posed by the curious.
Eschewing the formalities of title, he was simply called “Leonard” or “Len” by
his many friends on Ocracoke Island. In 1947, he married Christine
Halliday, who died in 1958. In 1969 he married Beverly Joan Meeker. In addition
to Beverly, he is survived by his six children. From his first wife, Christine,
they are Richard Halliday Meeker, of Portland, Oregon; Charles Carpenter Meeker,
of Raleigh, North Carolina; and Sarah Louise Meeker Jensen, of Los Angeles,
California. His three children with Beverly are Eliza Ann Hunt Meeker, of Paris,
France; Dr. James Edward Weeks Meeker, of Portland, Oregon; and Benjamin Chester
Gilman Meeker, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Leonard’s final years on
Ocracoke were made more enjoyable by the loving care and attention provided him
by his wife, Beverly. During this time, he continued to enjoy cocktail hour,
entertaining his many friends on an upstairs screened in porch, where there were
splendid views of Silver Lake harbor, the Ocracoke Light, Pamlico Sound and the
daily show of an Ocracoke sunset. This year, his life was enhanced by an
incredible cast of helpers. Amanda Cochran and Megan Aldridge provided
remarkable nursing care pretty much around the clock. They were joined by Janet
Anthony during Leonard’s last weeks. Calvin Hanrahan provided “range of motion”
physical therapy three times each week. Under the care of hospice, Dr. Erin
Baker was his guiding physician; Carrie Jones, RN, his nurse; and Linda Fulford
and Deborah Williams, his aides. Ann Ehringhaus greatly helped his comfort with
Reiki. In short, Ocracokers contributed mightily to Leonard’s final months.
“One of the great surprises of my life,” says Leonard’s oldest son, Richard,
“was arriving on Ocracoke on a Sunday afternoon to find my father, well into his
90s, Skyping with my sister Sarah — in French! He was tremendously supportive —
and proud — of all of us children. He especially appreciated Charles’ nearly
three decades of elected public service in Raleigh, the last decade as mayor.”
(The Ocracoke Observer - Wednesday, December 10, 2014)

MEEKINS, Barbara Weston

Barbara Weston Meekins, 77, of Engelhard died Tuesday September 2, 2014 at
Vidant Medical Center, Greenville. Born in Hyde County October 26, 1936,
she was the daughter of the late Hadley and Eunice Blake Weston. She was married
to Gordon W. Meekins who survives. She was a member of the Engelhard
Christian Church and worked for the former East Carolina Bank for 14 years. She
was known for her willingness to do anything to help others and being a good
person. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday at the
family plot in Soule Cemetery. Rev. Scott Sukeforth will officiate. In
addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Kay Frances Gibbs of
Chapel Hill, Mary Ann Greene and husband Glenn of Youngsville, NC; a son, Flave
Gibbs, Jr. of Brunswick, GA; one granddaughter, Katherine Green; two stepsons,
Dell Meekins and wife Karen of Engelhard, Michael Meekins and wife Beverly of
Engelhard; two stepdaughters, Susie M. Newman and husband Tommy of Swan Quarter,
Nancy M. Lewis and husband Chip ofLadson,
SC; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; a sister, Wanda
Jennette and husband Tommy of Engelhard. The family will receive friends
at the home place on 85 Lazy Lane, Engelhard. (Bryan Funeral Service)

MEEKINS, Beatrice Twiford

HENDERSON - Mrs. Beatrice Twiford MEEKINS, 84, of the Middleburg
community died Nov. 4 in Maria Parham Hospital. Mrs. Meekins was a native
of Hyde County and was the widow of Davis Littleton Meekins. She was treasurer
of Meekins Marina, Inc. She was a member of the Middleburg United Methodist
Church, a life member of the United Methodist Women, and a member of the
Middleburg Garden Club. She was past-matron of Hyde County Chapter #213,
Order of the Eastern Star and a member of James B. White Chapter #199.
Surviving are one daughter; Mrs. Malcolm (Joyce) Bobbitt of Henderson;
one son, David Eugene Meekins, also of Henderson; 6 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren,
9 great-grandchildren and 5 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Middleburg United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow in Middleburg Community Cemetery. The family will receive
friends at the home of Mrs. Malcolm Bobbitt, Middleburg community and at
the home of David Meekins. Flowers Funeral Home, Henderson is handling
arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Nov. 6, 1990)

MEEKINS, Doris Gibbs

ENGELHARD - Doris Gibbs MEEKINS, 72, of North
Lake Road, died Monday, July 24 at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven.
Born in Hyde County, December 10, 1927, she was the daugher of the late
Fred B. and Nancy Gibbs. She was the widow of Hilton Linwood Meekins, Sr.
who died in 1964. Surviving are a son, H.L. Meekins of Washington; a daughter,
Avis M. Mecolick of Seven Springs and Engelhard; two brothers: Robert Ray
Gibbs of Engelhard and Stewart Edward Gibbs of Fairfield; two sisters:
Alma Gertrude Gibbs of Engelhard and Christine G. Williams of Swan Quarter;
5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Meekins was preceded in
death by a daughter, Karla M. Mooney; a grandson, Timothy Levi Meekins;
brothers: Joseph Arden Gibbs and Henry Bryan Gibbs; and a sister, Olive
Gibbs. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gibbs Family
Cemetery near the home. Steve Bryan will officiate. Arrangements by Bryan
Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, July
27, 2000; pg. 10A)

MEEKINS, SR., Gordon Wendell

Captain Gordon Wendell Meekins, 87, of 85 Lazy Lane, Engelhard, died
Thursday, June 16, 2016 at his residence. Born in Elizabeth City, August 18,
1928, he was the son of the late Maynard Faire and Lillie Wise Meekins. He was
married to the former Sarah Sears who survives. Gordon was a member of the
Engelhard Christian Church and he was known for his love to sit down with
friends and family to share and hear fishing stories. A graveside service will
be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 18, 2018 at the family plot in Soule
Cemetery. Scott Sukeforth will officiate. In addition to his wife surviving are
two sons, Dell Meekins and wife Karen of Engelhard, Michael Meekins and wife
Beverly of Engelhard; two daughters, Susie M. Newman and husband Tommy of Swan
Quarter and Nancy M. Lewis and husband Randy of Ladson, SC; a stepson Flave
Spencer and wife Pat of Fairfield; two step-daughters Martha Ross and husband
Lester of Swan Quarter and Ann Spencer of Fairfield; eight grandchildren, Eddie
Newman, Dell Newman, Richard Newman, Mike Meekins, Tres Meekins, Charity Cooke,
Mason McGowan and Stormie McGowan; five step-grandchildren, Heather Driver,
David Swindell, Celeste Lewis, Callie Carawan and Megan Spencer; sixteen
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and his loyal companion Sam.
He was preceded in death by the mother of his children Nancy Cuthrell Meekins
and following her death was married to Barbara Weston Meekins who also preceded
him in death, and a brother Lloyd Meekins. The family will receive friends
Friday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter
and other times at his residence. (Bryan Funeral Home)

MEEKINS, Nancy Cuthrell

ENGELHARD - Nancy Cuthrell MEEKINS, 64, of Engelhard died Friday
in Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. A native of Hyde County,
she was born in Middletown, the daughter of the late Columbus and Ethel
Pugh Cuthrell. She was a member of the Assemblies of God Church in Engelhard.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the family plot in Soule
Cemetery near Swan Quarter. Steve Bryan, lay speaker, and Rev. Wayne Campbell,
will officiate. Surviving are her husband, Gordon W. Meekins; two sons:
Dell Meekins and Michael Meekins, both of Engelhard; two daughters: Mrs.
Susie M. Newman of Swan Quarter and Nancy Jane Meekins of the home; three
sisters: Mrs. Ruby Mann of Washington, Mrs. Mable Butler of Wilmington
and Mrs. Helen Spencer of Engelhard; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
A sister, Ethel Lou Litchfield, and a brother, Linwood Cuthrell, have died
earlier. The family will receive friends at the home in Engelhard. Arrangements
are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday,
September 22, 1991)

MEEKINS, SR., Ralph Simpson

WANCHESE - Ralph Simpson MEEKINS, SR., 75, of Wanchese, died Jan.
1, in a Chesapeake, Va. hospital. A native of Colington, he was the son
of the late Ulysses and Lillie Midgett Meekins. He was the husband of Texie
Tillett Meekins of the home. He was a commercial fisherman and a member
of the Bethany United Methodist Church. Besides his wife, he is survived
by one daughter, Lillie M. Rowland of Swan Quarter; two sons: R.S. Meekins,
Jr. of Wanchese, and Ronald E. Meekins of Manteo; one sister, Ollie Swain
of Plymouth; one brother, Harry Meekins of Manteo; 13 grandchildren and
7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were to be held at the Bethany
United Methodist Church on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 11:00 a.m. by the Rev.
Richard Lewis and the Rev. Johnny Chase with burial to follow in the Tillett
family cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the home in Wanchese.
Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland
Times - Sunday, January 5, 1992)

MEEKINS, S. Warren

NORFOLK - S. Warren MEEKINS of the 2500 block
of Jasper Court, a toolroom mechanic, died Aug. 22, 1991, in his home.
Mr. Meekins was born in Dare County, N.C. He had retired from the Naval
Air Station. He was a member of Miles Memorial United Methodist Church;
Mattamuskeet Masonic Lodge 328, A.F. & A.M. of Engelhard, N.C.; Royal
Arch Chapter 17; Commandery 25, Washington, N.C.; and Sudan Shrine Temple,
New Bern, N.C. He was a past patron of the Berkley Chapter, Order of the
Eastern Star and held several state level positions with the Order of Eastern
Star. Survivors include his wife, Inez P. Meekins; two sons, Melvin C.
Meekins of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Samuel Meekins Jr. of Virginia Beach;
a sister, Edith Hooper of Manteo; and seven grandchildren. The funeral
will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Miles Memorial United Methodist
Church by the Rev. Daniel K. Ivey. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Memorial
Gardens Mausoleum. Friends may join the family from 6 to 8 p.m. today in
Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Memorial donations
may be made to the Inez P. Meekins Scholarship Fund, c/o Berkley Chapter
of the Order of Eastern Star, or to the American Cancer Society. (Virginian-Pilot
- Friday, August 23, 1991; pg. 2D)

MEEKINS, Timothy Levi

WASHINGTON - Timothy Levi MEEKINS, 16, of Rt. #2, died Tuesday, August
8, at Dunk Medical Center in Durham. Born in Belhaven, April 10, 1979,
he was the son of Hilton L. and Marie Gibbs Meekins. He attended Bath Elementary
School where he graduated this past school year. Surviving are his parents;
a sister, Shelly Meekins of Washington; his paternal grandmother, Doris
G. Meekins of Engelhard; his maternal grandmother, Vergie Jones of Washington;
his paternal great-grandmother, Nancy Gibbs of Engelhard. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Phil
Emmert and Steve Bryan will officiate. Burial will follow in the Gibbs
family cemetery at Rt. #1, Engelhard. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral
Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, August 10, 1995)